You keep telling yourself that you can stop whenever you want to right? Well, it may not be as easy as you think. There are addictions out ... Read More
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Town Hall with Ed Gordon Starts NOW!
Ed Gordon, veteran television journalist best known for his four decade association with BET, is set to host Making It Plain, a series of ... Read More
How Maria Taylor Stood Strong Against Sexism
As a Black man in America, I can relate to what it feels like to be powerless. I can relate to having everything I say, do, wear, etc. ... Read More
Tips to Separate Work from Home When Working Remotely
Prior to 2020, working from home was a rare luxury for many. We used to ooh and ahh and fantasize about our friends who worked from home. ... Read More
Why Black Americans Should ALWAYS Wear A Mask
In 1895, Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote a song titled, “We Wear The Mask”. The song was a chilling metaphor of post-slavery America. It spoke to ... Read More
I’m Afraid to Take a COVID-19 Vaccine, but I Have To
Can I tell you a secret? I’m afraid to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. There, I said it. I’m sure this revelation ... Read More
Is Social Media Hurting Your Child?
Let me tell you something about me. By all prevailing definitions, I am an adult. In more urban vernacular, I am a grown adult. What this ... Read More
The 8 People You Need On Your Diabetes Care Team
Because diabetes is a disease that affects so many parts of your body (your eyes, your pancreas, your kidneys, your feet) and demands ... Read More
My Story: “My Child Won’t Lose Her Mother To Ovarian Cancer”
Every family has a health story and in Jacqueline Sheppard's family cancer is a running theme. For the 38-year-old Maryland mother it's hard ... Read More
Did you know this about Lupus?
In this informative Q&A session, Dr. Sharon Dowell answers some of our most reader requested health questions. Got questions? Email us ... Read More
What Happened To All of The Drills?
In this informative Q&A session, Dr. Candance Mitchell answers some of our most reader requested health questions. "Are Drills Becoming ... Read More
Could the ‘Love Hormone’ Be a Weight-Loss Aid for Men?
Preliminary research in a small number of men suggests that the "love hormone" oxytocin may reduce appetite, potentially turning it into a ... Read More