As many as 60-million people – that’s 20 percent of Americans – deal with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition that affects the lower gastrointestinal tract. It also causes the colon to be irritable and spastic, which causes the abdominal discomfort associated with changes in the consistency and/or frequency of bowel movements. The causes of IBS are … [Read more...] about Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
How diverse clinical trials can advance black health
Clinical trials are one of the foundations of modern medicine. Data from clinical trials provides insights on how people are likely to respond to a treatment, which helps doctors understand when to use the treatment, how to advise patients who may receive it and what outcomes to expect from it. “If we don’t have adequate representation in the trial, we can’t be sure how the … [Read more...] about How diverse clinical trials can advance black health
‘Scam Jam’ will help Milwaukeeans stay one step ahead of the fraudsters
Brought to you by AARP Wisconsin Scammers steal millions of dollars from Wisconsinites every year, and their tactics are constantly evolving. That’s why it’s more important than ever to arm yourself with the information you need to stay vigilant and battle the fraudsters on their own turf, said AARP Wisconsin, which is hosting a free “Scam Jam” event in Milwaukee on April … [Read more...] about ‘Scam Jam’ will help Milwaukeeans stay one step ahead of the fraudsters
This Week In Black History – April 11, 2024
April 11, 1966 – Emmett Ashford became first black umpire in the Major Leagues Baseball. April 12, 1983 – Harold Washington became first African American mayor of Chicago. April 13, 1950 – Historian Carter G. Woodson, author of The Miseducation of the Negro, died. April 14, 1775 – First abolitionist society in U.S. was founded in Philadelphia. April 15, 1964 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 11, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 11, 2024
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2024 Spring Election winners and primary results
Democratic Nominee President Joe Biden, Republican Nominee Former President Donald Trump, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee County Executive David C. Crowley, Alderperson, District 1, Andrea M. Pratt, County Supersvisors and Alderpersons photo collage. … [Read more...] about 2024 Spring Election winners and primary results
Horicon Bank deposits $250,000 in Columbia Savings & Loan, Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank
Horicon Bank commemorated the legacy of Ardie and Wilbur Halyard during Women’s History Month, recognizing their pioneering efforts in empowering African American families with generational wealth through homeownership a century ago by founding Columbia Savings & Loan Association (CSL) during a celebration on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 attended by area community and business … [Read more...] about Horicon Bank deposits $250,000 in Columbia Savings & Loan, Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank
A Parrish family legacy
Atty. Sheila Parrish-Spence has been sworn in as a Milwaukee County Supplemental Court Commissioner by the Honorable Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Ana Berrios-Schroeder. Atty. Parrish-Spence continues the family legacy of her father, the late Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Clarence Parrish. He was the first black lawyer in Milwaukee County to win an election – it … [Read more...] about A Parrish family legacy
CIVIC MUSIC MKE honors two MHSA singers as Young Artist scholarship winners
Some songs demand more of their singers. Consider: • A song in German written by Richard Strauss in 1885 that’s an outpouring of longing. • A Langston Hughes poem set to music that reveals a hidden sadness. • An operatic aria in Italian by Handel that mines the pain of separation. • A 1905 song ultimately about human connection, in a brisk delivery that also … [Read more...] about CIVIC MUSIC MKE honors two MHSA singers as Young Artist scholarship winners
Seven reasons why you can’t sleep
By: Aaron Stevenson for Snoozeez.com Are you suffering from insomnia? Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night trying to fall asleep? Or perhaps you fall asleep easily only to wake up hours before your alarm is set to go off. Whether you experience a sleepless night occasionally or almost every night, it is not normal. Sleep is one of the most important factors in … [Read more...] about Seven reasons why you can’t sleep