The Curl Awakening: Why Natural Texture Is Having Its Moment
For anyone who came of age in the '90s or early 2000s, the beauty ideal was crystal clear: pin-straight, flat-ironed…
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Using Afterpay, Klarna, or Affirm? Your Credit May Be at Risk
Starting this fall, buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans — the fast, flexible way to split up purchases over time…
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5 Tips For Black Women Coping With Scanxiety
Whether scans are being done for diagnosis, to monitor treatment, or to check for a recurrence, the emotions associated with…
Angel Reese Takes on Cyberbullying with New Platform ‘Mebounds’
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is turning a viral nickname into a powerful brand and a message. After “Mebounds” gained…
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10 Powerful Reasons to Grow Aloe Vera at Home (Beyond Sunburn)
Aloe vera is well known for its medicinal properties, and as more research is conducted, the list of health benefits…
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Scholarship for Black Medical Students Canceled at UAB Amid Federal Crackdown
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has ended a privately funded scholarship for Black medical students after the Trump administration…
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Egg Freezing: Can You Really Pause the Biological Clock?
In the last decade, egg freezing has shifted from a fringe medical option to a mainstream fertility choice. It’s no…
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Medicaid, SNAP, and More on the Chopping Block — How This Bill Could Set Us Back
From tax reform to shifts in healthcare, immigration, and SNAP, this legislation will likely affect you Congress has passed its…
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Bye Bye Sweet Tooth: 10 Tips For Reducing Sugar Cravings
If you have a sweet tooth, these strategies for reducing cravings will help you regulate your blood sugar. Type 2…
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HS Hurts: 8 Proven Ways to Treat and Soothe Open Wounds
While people may discuss the lesions, cysts, and bumps that are characteristic of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), they don’t often focus…
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Is Religion Keeping Black Folks Out of Clinical Trials?
Is illness part of God's will for your life? This profound question often resonates deeply, particularly for Black patients facing…
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Bug Bites 101: 10 Common Bites and What They Could Mean
Everybody wants to have fun outside for the summer, including the bugs. While many people will take precautions like using…
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The Eczema Skincare Routine That Changed A Black Dermatologist’s Life
As a child, Ife Rodney, MD experienced severe dry patches of skin along with itchy bumps that would appear around…
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The Overlooked Risk Factor for Heart Disease in Black Americans
Weight. Stress. Diet. Lifestyle. We’ve all heard it before - you need to change this or tweak that if you…
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This New Blood Test Could Change How You Monitor Your Health
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over seven million Americans will live with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025. Most of them will…
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5 Must-Have Ingredients in a Healthy Sunscreen (And 3 You Should Avoid)
Your skin may be darker, but that doesn’t mean it’s invincible. A common misconception among the Black community is that…
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