Church Women United members (Milwaukee Unit) held their April General Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2207 N.2nd Street. A Life Member Recognition Program was also held to recognize numerous life members who were present and received certificates. One core mission of Church Women United is: “Church Women United is a covenantal … [Read more...] about Church Women United members hold their April general meeting
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Women smokers more likely to get colon cancer than men: study
Just a few cigarettes a day raises their risk, researchers say By Steven Reinberg Smoking's connection to cancer is well-established. Now, researchers say cigarettes increase the odds for developing colon cancer, especially for women. Women who've ever smoked have an almost 20 percent increased risk for colon cancer, compared with women who never smoked, according to the new … [Read more...] about Women smokers more likely to get colon cancer than men: study
Youth inspired to higher education
A group of young women and men involved with programs at the Social Development Commission (SDC) are on the road to a better future. They recently participated in the annual Youth College Tour. The eight youth who are mostly high school juniors and sophomores visited college and university campuses on the six day trip that stopped in Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, … [Read more...] about Youth inspired to higher education
Bro. Muhammad: ‘Respect our women’
Special to the Milwaukee Times We’ve all read about it, seen it on the news: the tragic, heartbreaking end to domestic abuse or any other type of violence against women. No one demographic, race, educational level, financial status or otherwise is exempt from this type of violence. After these events occur, some may think to themselves 'what could I have done?' Or … [Read more...] about Bro. Muhammad: ‘Respect our women’
Cancer rates dropping among black Americans
But they’re still more likely to die from the disease than whites, study finds A new report finds that cancer rates among blacks in the United States are on the decline, especially among black men, and the improvement may have saved almost 200,000 people from dying of the disease since the early 1990s. Still, blacks continue to be more likely to die of cancer than whites, … [Read more...] about Cancer rates dropping among black Americans
What are the top ten nutritional supplements for women?
Talking Health with Dr. Carter 1. Multivitamin-mineral formula (MVM), supplements contain a combination of vitamins and minerals, and sometimes other ingredients as well. They go by many names, including multis and multiples or simply vitamins. The vitamins and minerals in MVMs have unique roles in the body. 2. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble … [Read more...] about What are the top ten nutritional supplements for women?
What are the top ten nutritional supplements for women?
Talking Health with Dr. Carter 1. Multivitamin-mineral formula (MVM), supplements contain a combination of vitamins and minerals, and sometimes other ingredients as well. They go by many names, including multis and multiples or simply vitamins. The vitamins and minerals in MVMs have unique roles in the body. 2. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble … [Read more...] about What are the top ten nutritional supplements for women?