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World AIDS Day: Action begins with each of us

By Rani G Whitfield

11:08 AM on 12/01/2010

OPINION - The reality is that we (the human family) have fallen short and many suffer and die each day because of lack of access to care...
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theGrio Q & A with RZA: Wu-Tang co-founder wears many hats

By Rani G Whitfield

7:39 AM on 03/31/2010

Q & A: RZA on his new movie, his new book and his health...
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Colorectal cancer doesn't discriminate

By Rani G Whitfield

4:14 PM on 03/19/2010

OPINION - African-Americans are less likely to receive CRC screenings, especially if they are uninsured...
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Small steps make for a healthy New Year

By Rani G Whitfield

9:00 AM on 01/04/2010

OPINION - Those who plan to improve areas of concern in their lives by making New Year's resolutions may be more successful than those who do not.
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Senate health care overhaul is far from the perfect Christmas gift

By Rani G Whitfield

8:24 AM on 12/24/2009

OPINION - In November, former President Bill Clinton gave Senate Democrats some no-nonsense political advice in regards to health care reform: just pass something...
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As health care talk continues, some spring to action

By Rani G Whitfield

12:16 PM on 11/22/2009

OPINION - The lack of care that people experience has a price that we all must share beyond the price that they pay with their lives..
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We should give more weight to national obesity crisis

By Rani G Whitfield

9:00 AM on 10/26/2009

OPINION - Despite nagging, nurturing, and knocking on the heads of my patients to encourage them to implement portion control, regular exercise, and to practice good nutrition habits...
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Hip Hop Doc dispenses advice on swine flu

By Rani G Whitfield

7:58 AM on 10/12/2009

OPINION - Despite the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's consistent efforts to educate the community on the importance of the flu and its safety, there are still many who are hesitant to take the vaccine once available...
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