Food
Are Your Eating Utensils Making You Sick?
You use them every day, multiple times a day, probably without giving them a second thought. But it’s very important to know what the safest…
Celebrity Health
Aretha Franklin Undergoing Medical Treatment
Is Aretha Franklin sick again? A spokesperson for the legendary Queen of Soul, 71, announced that she is taking a break from performing during the…
Travel and Spa
Are Nonsmoking Hotel Rooms Really Safer?
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban may not be protected from harmful exposure to so-called “thirdhand” smoke, according…
Food
Memorial Day: Eat Well…And Still Fit In Your Shorts
Summer is almost here! For many, Memorial Day is the start of warm weather, shorts, sun, parties…and lots and lots of delicious food. If you’re…
Diabetes
The Disease That 45% Of Diabetics Have
All people with diabetes–both type 1 and type 2–are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, which is why everyone with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated…
Celebrity Health
Beyonce & Baby II: First Trimester Symptoms
Beyoncé is expecting her second child with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, sources confirmed exclusively to E! News. READ: Beyonce Second Pregnancy Confirmed The rumors have…
Fitness
Janet Jackson’s Principles For A Perfect Workout
Music icon and actress Janet Jackson is known for her catchy songs, beautiful voice and incredible dance moves. While it’s no secret that she’s battled…
Weight Loss
Which Cuisine Has The Most Calories?
The next time you sit down at a restaurant—be it fast food or sit down, obviously unhealthy or seemingly good for you—ponder this truth: The…
Breast Cancer
Do You Need A BRCA Test?
What is BRCA testing? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that belong to a class of genes known as tumor suppressors. Mutation of these genes…
Food
The 5 Best Benefits Of Peanut Butter
Peanut butter? Healthy? YES! Even though it’s higher in fat, the health benefits of peanut butter enough to convince you to embrace it, and spread…
Food
5 Ways To Lighten Salad Dressings
Salads are an excellent choice for a healthy, balanced diet, and we commend you if you’ve made such an addition to your daily menus. However,…
Breast Cancer
Wanda Sykes: “It Sounds Scary, But What Do You Want?”
Startling reports of Angelina Jolie undergoing a double mastectomy have turned the public’s attention back to the fact that disease is an unfortunate occurrence that…
Breast Cancer
Black Celebrities Who’ve Fought Breast Cancer
African American women are 10% less likely to have been diagnosed with breast cancer; however, they are almost 40% more likely to die from breast…
Sickle Cell Anemia
How Much Iron Is Too Much?
The days of taking Granny’s iron tonic may not be the best medicine if you have sickle cell disease and receive blood transfusions. Low iron…
Celebrity Health
Mo’Nique: “I Was Reckless”
Comedienne and actress Mo’Nique’s Oscar-winning performance in 2009’s “Precious” put her on the map in Hollywood, after she spent her career embracing her big girl…
General Health
Stop & Do These At-Home Health Checks Right Now
What are the most important at-home health checks for men and women? No one knows your body like you do—often it will give you warning signs…
