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The two women involved are “not registered nurses,” but provide care for patients until their removal.   JACKSONVILLE, FL (WFOX/WJAX/CNN) – A Naval hospital said the actions of a couple of hospital staffers will be handled by “military justice.” The statement comes after some very questionable social media posts. The exclusive video appeared to show staff […]

Black-Owned hair care company Shea Moisture has issued an apology for using a white woman in an ad, saying: “We Really F-ed This One Up.” Black women are criticizing Shea Moisture’s new ad, and many are comparing it to Pepsi’s gaffe with Kendall Jenner. In the new promotional ad (above), Shea Moisture is catching flack […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona loves ice cream– so much so that, unable to sleep before Game 5 of the World Series, he ordered himself $44 worth of treats and chowed down. Luckily, he won’t have to shell out any more cash to satisfy potential Game 6 cravings, as Pierre’s Ice […]

Because February is American Heart Month, it’s only right that we highlight ways to keep your heart healthy.   While heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America — African-American men are at the highest risk due to high blood pressure — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made it their goal […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Retired U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with both brain and lung cancer, and said he and his family appreciate good wishes, support and privacy during this time. The Congressman released the following statement: Retired U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes, who served the 21st and 11th Districts of Ohio for 30 years, […]

In a viral Facebook post, Tyler Perry demands respect for Bobbi Kristina and the Brown/Houston family as Bobbi K’s health continues to deteriorate. Earlier this week, a tent was erected outside the Houston residence. Yesterday, a hearse was photoed in front of the white structure, leading speculators to believe Bobbi had passed after being placed […]

Want to go commando? Not if you’re an employee of Summa Health System. The health system is rolling out a new, stricter dress code policy in an effort to provide a ‘neat and professional’ appearance to visitors. That means employees must wear undergarments. The new policy prohibits sweatshirts, fleece, capris, jeans, fitness apparel, spandex, tank […]

A photograph of Bobbi Kristina lying in her bed at a Georgia hospice care facility is being shopped to websites and magazines, according to TMZ. The site reports: The photo was shopped to us … we passed. It was taken earlier this week at the facility outside of Atlanta. A woman is hovering over Bobbi Kristina […]

The Brown-Houston families have spoken out of her latest move saying “She is in God’s Hands Now.”   Bobbi Kristina Brown has been moved to hospice care, her family said Wednesday. Back in early May, it was determined that Whitney Houston’s family and Bobby Brown would share the decisions about Bobbi Kristina‘s medical care. Both […]

  WESTLAKE, OH (WOIO) – Christina Melaragno, 41, has been indicted on 20 charges, including trafficking, theft, burglary and drug possession connected to her arrest for stealing pain medication from elderly residents. Westlake Police say the Executive Administrator of the Gardens of Westlake entered the residents’ rooms and stole their medicine.   READ MORE: 19ActionNews.com […]

  Wiley Reynolds of Brooklyn, who allegedly lost his grandson after passing out on an F train Friday, was arrested after officers discovered he was high on methadone at the time, the New York Daily News reports. SEE ALSO: Judge Dismisses Zimmerman Lawsuit Against NBC Officials have charged Reynolds with failure to exercise control of […]

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are countless complications that can occur when you have type 2 diabetes. Just some of the many conditions include: Heart disease Stroke High blood pressure Eye problems, including blindness Foot complications HHNS Bacterial infections Now, a new study published in the journal Radiology suggests that it may actually […]