Is It Your Genes or Your Environment? Epi-Genetics and You
Does high blood pressure, a big belly, or cancer run in your family? Does that mean you're doomed to get these too? The burgeoning field of epi-genetics is working on the answer. Epi-genetics is the science of what makes our genes express themselves the way they do.
Harlem Word: Dr. Carlton McGregor explains the treatment options for men with prostate cancer
New York Presbyterian Hospital's Dr. Carlton McGregor, MD, discovered he had prostate cancer in fall 2026. In October 2026, he had surgery to remove his prostate. In this article, Dr. McGregor breaks down the different types of treatment for prostate cancer. Read more below!
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Harlem Word: Aleah Gathings shares how secondhand smoke can affect non-smokers's health
Aleah Gathings, MPH, worked with the Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership in East Harlem until Summer 2026 when she moved to Chicago to attend Law School. Ms. Gathings will continue to be part of the HHPC Health Advisory Board. Here she tells us about what secondhand smoke is and what to do if you are a non-smoker living with a smoker.
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