Robert Chelsea, 72, the first African American to receive a full face transplant (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times) By Vanessa Arredondo Staff Writer . ... “When it’s warm, my body gets super hot.

First African American full face transplant recipient recounts ‘wonderful' journey 73-year-old burn victim counts the experience as all joy ... He escaped but was badly hurt all over his body.

BACKGROUND: Obesity has been increasing dramatically in recent years among children, particularly African-American girls. Total-body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) is a simple way to measure body ...

Ten years ago, he was involved in a fiery crash in Los Angeles that left him severely burned. Now, he's an advocate for people with disabilities.