In a major change from its longstanding advice, an influential medical panel now recommends that women start mammography screening for ... Read More
Womens Health
Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
New data shows Black women are dying at younger ages. But what's the good news? The leading threats to Black women's health--at least the ... Read More
Exercise & Pregnancy: What’s Safe?
Are you expecting and a bit of a fitness fanatic? Not sure how much is too much with a bun in the oven? BlackDoctor.org recently caught up ... Read More
My Story: “Breast Cancer Was The Pink Elephant In The Room”
After losing her mother to breast cancer at 14 years old, Lorraine Gibson lived with the fear of the "pink elephant in the room," unable to ... Read More
Experts Recommend All Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40
Experts recommend that women at least consider starting breast cancer screening once they turn 40. Now a new study suggests that is ... Read More
Superfood: Maca + Recipes
Maca, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii, is a root plant native to the Andes mountains of Peru. Maca is packed with vitamins and ... Read More
TikToker Says Her Nipple Fell Off While Breastfeeding
Going through motherhood can be a rewarding experience for some women. However, being a mother to a newborn child comes with its own set of ... Read More
Egg Freezing: The Facts
The technology surrounding family planning gets more and more advanced by the year. Oöcyte cryopreservation, otherwise known as egg ... Read More
Breast Pain Doesn’t Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram
While anyone can experience breast pain, don't panic: It's rarely cancer. Penn State Health offers some reassurance about what might ... Read More
What Are ‘Dense’ Breasts & Why Are They Increasing Your Risk For Breast Cancer?
Physician and head of breast cancer therapy at New Jersey's Overlook Medical Center Bonni Guerin, M.D., tells SELF that around half of all ... Read More
6 Common Sex-Related Injuries
As much as we love sex, it undoubtedly comes with more risks than any other physical activity that we can engage in, even if you haven't ... Read More
Think Twice Before Getting Another Powder Dip Manicure!
We know how frustrating it is to sit in the nail salon for hours, painstakingly waiting until your manicurist has completed your full set ... Read More