Articles related to "Caucasian"

The Adyghe people are one of many indigenous tribes of the Caucassus region, displaced by Russian invaders. Caucasian doesn't mean "white". Meet the real deal.

A genetic study in zebrafish helps to identify the gene responsible for Europeans' pale skin-the golden gene.

A frightening statistic: One half of all African American women will die from heart disease or stroke according to the National Stroke Association.

Learn about the differences in texture, thickness, strength and shine between African, Asian, and Caucasian hair types.

Svaneti, an isolated region of Georgia. Natural beauty, mountain-climbing, warm hospitality, and trekking through the valleys of this UNESCO World Heritage Site

Anorexia nervosa is among the most common eating conditions.

African hair dreadlocks pretty quickly with minimal effort, but white hair takes a bit more persuasion. Here are some tips to help them along.

Your hair-style is a statement and dreadlocks scream "cool". Be it black hair or white, men or women, young or old, they have instant chill-appeal.

Here we explore the way the science of eugenics has been used to justify and popularise racial mythology.

In searching for niche markets,some advertisers may want to go back to their old reliable community newspaper, especially if they are trying to reach elderly couples.

A brief introduction to the differences between Oriental Rugs.

By looking at the golden gene, scientists have found that Northern Europeans turned lighter-skinned some 30,000 years after they arrived in Europe.

Read about recent facts on bone density. Although bone density is a topic that pertains to everyone, certain groups of people are more prone to bone density problems.

Human hair extensions are treated chemically to clean, color,curl or straighten. Most come from India, Russia, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Virgin hair is rare.

Sunburn is a direct and potentially dangerous result of over exposure to the sun. Find out what causes sunburn and how to protect against it.

Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.

The curly-haired girls' quest for smooth, shiny, straight hair has added a treatment to its choice of products. The hair smoothing procedure goes under various names.

Human bone analysis can provide valuable information about past lives and lifestyles. However, there are limitations to the information it can provide.

Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.

With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.

Hundreds of desiccated bodies have been discovered in the Takla Makan desert of China. However, it's Tarim Basin area has yielded the most controversial finds.

Antonio Elias recently gave a phone interview to discuss his first feature film "Star Trek." The actor also talked about being a Latin-American.

Sgt. John Rice's burial made national headlines, thanks to President Harry Truman's intervention in what was fundamentally a case of racial discrimination.

Skin cancers are a growing concern, especially among Americans 65 and older. By limiting your exposure to the sun, you can protect yourself from skin cancers.

The most common form of cancer can be avoided if people take precautions and treated in time if they recognize the warning signs.

Holiday toys for toddler girls that are fun, age-appropriate, and budget-friendly. Here are four top girls' Christmas toys for ages 2 to 4.

Brief biography of Bertolt Brecht, one of the great German playwrights, famous for The Threepenny Opera musical.

If you are heading to this corner of the world, read the Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Georgia: Sovereign Country of the Caucusus, Ali and Nino, Stories I Stole and others

Obstacles can deter high school students from attending college. Programs have been created to assist in removing these obstacles.

Interracial dating, when examined with a fine-toothed comb is not as Utopian of a reality as the term suggests. Why do some people interracially date, and with whom?

From players in the NHL to hosts of morning shows, Canadian adoptees are talented athletes, actors and artists who are famous throughout North America.

Adoptive families who have adopted children transculturally can celebrate a child's birth heritage by doing simple family activities and sharing culture experiences.

Compared to the non-African American population, Blacks experience higher rates of hypertension and hypertensive disorders for several reasons.

A lost cemetery. Exposed gravesites. A search for answers. These plot devises form the building blocks for a monument honoring Black settlers in Nebraska's Sandhills.

Arna Bontemps was born October 13, 1902, in Alexandria, Louisiana. In his poem, "God Give to Men," his speaker affirms three races, Mongoloid, Caucasoid, and Negroid.

Children learn about President Barack Obama's journey to unimaginable heights in this moving story written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by A.G. Ford.

What's the big hullabaloo about this season of Survivor? Gasp! They've gone and separated the tribes by race. It's not that big of a deal. Really!

His parents, on Montel Williams' show, in February 2003, asked Browne about him. She assured them he was dead and described his killer. But Shawn was alive.

Glaucoma is a common disease that affects the pressure of fluid in the eyes.

While some strokes cannot be prevented, the National Stroke Association estimates 80% of strokes could have been prevented. This article discusses stroke risk factors.

A CNN from Ruben Navarrette Jr. special suggests that Hollywood has a limited focus on race.

Psoriasis signs and symptoms vary according to the morphology, stage and anatomical site of involvement of the psoriasis rashes, which are scaly red plaques.

According to reports on homicide rates and race's relationship to capital punishment, questions are raised as to the fairness of executions in the United States.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself, is a riveting true tale of a slave and her escape from her bonds.

Spa treatments range from simple massages to aromatherapy to colonic irrigation and detoxification. Thailand and Bangkok has many health spas and massage parlours.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 1.3 million Americans are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis for which there is no cure. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a hard disease to di

To correct media misrepesentation of Aboriginals there needs to be more Aboriginal journalists and editors.

The Pentagon says Army soldiers are killing themselves in record numbers. Are you or a loved one at risk? What can you do to save a life? What's the Army doing to help?

Study proves 74% of young people have formed their image of Italian Americans from the media.

African Americans with high blood pressure seem to respond better to some anti-hypertensive drug and drug combination therapies than to others.