Opinion
Statistics are weighty in the battle against diabetes
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09 Mar 2012
- Written by Dr. Timothy Moore Ph.D
When I write about diseases or serious health problems such as diabetes, statistics are necessary to inform and warn at the same time.
Overlooked: The economic toll of health disparities
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08 Mar 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
Health disparities are creating economic burdens for families, communities and the nation’s health care system.
How connected are you?
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08 Mar 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
The rapid-fire, head-spinning way in which technology continues to evolve never ceases to amaze me.
Redistricting – What is really going on?
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02 Mar 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
We have arrived at that time where, once every 10 years, the Census results in the creation of new boundaries from which we select our elected representatives.
Message to thin people: illness and disease has your number too
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02 Mar 2012
- Written by Dr. Timothy Moore Ph.D
Naturally thin people have to eat a good diet as well – and exercise, of course – to keep from succumbing to some of the same ailments and debilitating diseases that afflict the obese.
February is done, so are we through celebrating?
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01 Mar 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
When February ended, I thought to myself that’s it, the end of Black History Month?
Merger reactions prove racism and growth don’t mix
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01 Mar 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
The situation regarding the consolidation of Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools has turned into one of the uglier chapters in the history of Memphis.
Early childhood trauma linked to adult disease
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23 Feb 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
Have you or any of your family members, friends or colleagues ever had a heart attack or been diagnosed with heart disease, hypertension or diabetes?
Display of amazing grace at Whitney Houston farewell
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23 Feb 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
America is blessed by the presence of the effective and diverse ministries of the African-American church.
Getting smart on surety bonds
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23 Feb 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
There is nothing wrong with being dumb. That’s how all smart people start out. In my case, I was dumb enough to quit a lifetime-guaranteed job with the government to start my own business.
African Americans on dialysis: numbers reflect society on medical meltdown fringe
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23 Feb 2012
- Written by Dr. Timothy Moore Ph.D
The statistics are startling. African Americans suffer from End Stage Renal Disease disproportionately more than any other race of people.
The search for a soul mate is an inward journey
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17 Feb 2012
- Written by Lucy Shaw
Dear Lucy: I have been married less than a year and I wrongfully thought that I had found and married my soul mate.
Is gambling an OK tool for making economic development ‘luck’
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16 Feb 2012
- Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
Gambling is legally restricted in the United States, but its availability and participation is increasing.
