Susan G. Komen for the Cure – The State of Breast Cancer 2011
September 29, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Feature, Health

It does not matter if you are a woman or a man. Your ethnicity does not matter. It does not matter if you are Christian or Jewish. It does not matter where you live. Your salary does not matter. We are all susceptible to breast cancer. It knows no boundaries. What does matter is that this is your life.
Breast Cancer Tips – Dealing with hair loss
September 29, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Health, Highlights

For the typical woman, the daily struggle to maintain a fashionable hairstyle can be enough to drive her crazy. For a woman losing hair due to circumstances she cannot control such as illness, stress, age or medical treatments, the range of emotions can be overwhelming.
BLACK TO LIFE – Age is more than a number: Young women can get breast cancer
September 29, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Black to Life, Health, Highlights

There are many young women who believe they are not susceptible to breast cancer. This may be true for some, but there are a number of factors that might dictate further examination and investigation.
Dr. Terry Akers has your back!
September 2, 2011 by 09dgozd
Filed under Black to Life, Health, Highlights

In practice as a Las Vegas chiropractor for 15 years, Dr. Terry Akers offers Las Vegas Black Image Magazine readers a series of tips to alleviate common aches and pains. It is important to maintain good posture while at your place of work. It is vital to know how to properly position the body […]
Black to Life…FOR A HEALTHIER YOU – Summer Health
June 28, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Black to Life, Health

Summer is here, and many of us are so busy with day-to-day responsibilities that we are overlooking personal health. by DR. ANNETTE MAYES
Harvard graduate sets sights on superior patient care – Dr. Leslie Sims
May 7, 2010 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community, Health
Having arrived in Las Vegas only a few months ago, Dr. Leslie Sims is the only African-American in the state of Nevada who practices oculoplastic surgery — the cosmetic, corrective, and reconstructive surgery of the structures around the eye.
Dr. Annette Mayes – To your health
May 2, 2010 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community, Health
During her 16 years in practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Annette Mayes has become one of the leading women’s health advocates in Las Vegas. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Black Image asked her a series of questions about women and wellness.
Disorder affecting African-American families in growing numbers
April 9, 2010 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community, Feature, Health

National Autism Awareness Month – Disorder affecting African-American families in growing numbers