Astigmatism is a common condition that occurs when the lens or cornea (the front surface of the eye) has mismatched curves. According to the Mayo Clinic, this causes blurry or blurred vision at all distances. This refractive error affects 1 in every 3 individuals and can be congenital or can develop later in life as … Read more
A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a heart condition where the aortic valve, which controls blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body, has two cusps instead of the typical three. This anomaly can cause the valve to become narrowed or leaky, leading to heart problems such as aortic valve stenosis or … Read more
Hydrocephalus is a serious condition that can affect anyone, but it’s quite common among newborns. The condition affects 1-to-2 babies in every 1,000 births. It’s characterized by abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain’s ventricles. This can result in the ventricles widening and putting pressure on the brain. The excess fluid can leave infants with … Read more
Unlike most diseases, congenital disorders have no cure and they can leave you with functional or structural anomalies while you’re in your mother’s womb. And one condition that has troubled the world is DiGeorge Syndrome. The condition was first reported in 1965 by Dr. Angelo DiGeorge, but it was first described in 1829. This condition … Read more
While females are prone to as many illnesses as males, certain syndromes affect women exclusively. A good example is Turner syndrome (TS) which is a genetic disorder that’s caused by complete or partial loss of an X-syndrome. This condition can affect 1 in every 22,000 to 25,000 female births and it can leave you with … Read more
Estrella TV is an American-based Spanish language network that Liberman Broadcasting established in 1998. Since its inception, Estrella TV has hired talented Spanish-speaking hosts who have helped it reach the same status as its sister radio stations. This includes the most beautiful female hosts who have been instrumental in covering news while conveying various stories … Read more
One quality that defines a police officer is dedication. No matter the obstacles in their way, they rise to the challenge. However, wearing the uniform as a black officer in a white-dominated world wasn’t an easy thing. We go back in history to recognize and applaud 10 of the most famous first black police officers … Read more
Lillian McEwen is a retired judge, former lawyer, prosecutor, and author. She is also a former ex-girlfriend of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a controversial and conservative figure in the highest court in the US. McEwen gained notable recognition in 2010 after speaking publicly about her relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas in the 1980s. She … Read more
People judge or rank celebrities for many physical features including chins. The opinion on big chins varies depending on individual preferences as well as societal and cultural perspectives. Some cultures view a prominent chin as not only attractive but also as a sign of strength. Similarly, other cultures view a strong chin as a sign … Read more
Omega Psi Phi is a historically black fraternity founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on a historically black college or university campus. The fraternity’s principles are manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Omega Psi Phi has over 750 chapters and has … Read more