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by Demetria L. Lucas onApril 16, 2013
She Matters: It's time to stop giving hard-earned dollars to celebrities who disrespect their fans.
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by Maya Rockeymoore onJanuary 23, 2013
Maya Rockeymoore argues in a piece for the Huffington Post that it's in our collective best interest to tune out the singer's Pepsi endorsement, for the sake of health and that of our children.
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by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey onNovember 2, 2012
Writing at The Root DC, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, warns of the epidemic's impact now and in 2030.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 11, 2012
The city's approach has managed to reduce rates of obesity among schoolchildren, with impressive results among African-American boys.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 26, 2012
Forget the phrase "big-boned" and focus on daily fuel goals, says the Biggest Loser winner.
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August 13, 2012
Uncover the best tips for living healthy in America's largest metropolitan areas.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJuly 5, 2012
A Boston University study looked at this phenomenon for the first time among women who identify as African American.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJune 25, 2012
We spoke to Dr. Olajide Williams, who uses rap music to combat obesity among African Americans.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJune 5, 2012
In today's link roundup: A new study on African-American teens and obesity. Plus: Grace Jones Hula-Hoops for the queen of England.
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by Cynthia Gordy onMay 8, 2012
Sam Kass, Obama's healthy-food adviser, deflects criticism of his quest for healthier communities.
