An analysis of the White House's Avian Flu Plan made public on Friday, argues the plan offers far too little help to countries so they can respond to an outbreak before it reaches the US. It warns that unless the plan is broadened, America will not be safe and its moral credibility could be damaged.

The White House strategy for responding to the threat of Avian Flu states that: "The most effective way to protect the American population is to contain an outbreak beyond the borders of the U.S." Yet, less than 4% of the funding in the proposal would go towards accomplishing this essential task

A new study reveals 8 out of 10 African Americans are unaware of the importance of speaking to their loved ones about their wish to become a donor.

In response to the study, The Links, Incorporated and Roche pharmaceutical company will distribute thousands of conversation starter guides at organ donor awareness church events nationwide on National Donor Sabbath, November 13

A new study reveals 8 out of 10 African Americans are unaware of the importance of speaking to their loved ones about their wish to become a donor.

In response to the study, The Links, Incorporated and Roche pharmaceutical company will distribute thousands of conversation starter guides at organ donor awareness church events nationwide on National Donor Sabbath, November 13

Researchers find that young African Americans are at a much higher risk for colon cancer than other races.

Researchers looked at racial factors in analyzing findings from colonoscopy exams and found that among those with abnormal findings, polyps were the most common among African Americans, while hemorrhoids were the most common finding for Caucasians, and Hispanics most commonly experienced diverticulosis

Bill Gates has pledged $258.3 million for research and development to combat malaria, including funding for a test of the world's first vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease