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Yako: With summer approaching and a couple of very nice and warm spring days thus far, people around the neighborhood cease to hide their latest outfits under bulky winter coats and coverings.

U CLA scientists have discovered specific genetic changes in the placentas of women who gave birth to growth-restricted infants.

Fitness class The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network (HSBCAN) hosted its second annual Wellness Weekend in Brownsville on May 19 and 20.

Protests outside of Ingersoll Community Center before Laurie Cumbo delivers 35th District State of the District Photo by Jean-Pierre Chigne for BK Reader City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo delivered the State of the 35th District address Thursday night

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photo credit: whattoexpect.com If you're stuck with the baby blues, science is here to help! Or if you're planning to have another baby and worry that your postpartum depression will strike again, there's good news on the way.

May is Mental Health Awareness month as well as Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Recently, model Chrissy Teigen spoke up about her experience with postpartum depression (PPD), the No. 1 medical complication of pregnancy.

Statistically superlative in terms of homicide rates and failing schools, Brownsville needs to kick its bad rap - and the key is to increase home ownership, says Mawuli Hormeku who is running for a City Council seat for District 42 against incumbent

photo credit: amny.com A lot is changing in Brownsville and East New York: new housing, new retail and dozens of renovation projects afoot. And - the Brownsville Fresh Food Box program is just around the corner, starting its third season in June.

Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, Councilmember Jumaane D.