The first Wednesday in April, millions of people across the country will be hitting the streets in honor of the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. See why the ladies of Girltrek are committed to walking today and every day.
Unapologetically Healthy! 26 Of The REALEST Reasons Black Women Walk
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Let's dive deep into a topic that isn’t getting enough shine – Crohn's disease and how it's hitting the Black community. See, when it comes to health issues, we often hear about the big hitters like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, read more about Crohn’s Disease, Black People, and the Barriers we Face

Can This Type of Clinical Trial Bring More Black Participation?
Clinical trials give access to new and potentially effective treatments for health conditions while also allowing patients to contribute to research that can impact the lives of others. Despite the benefits of participating in clinical trials, there’s a severe lack read more about Can This Type of Clinical Trial Bring More Black Participation?

Hidden Black History: 3000 BC Imhotep A Learned Black Physician
Imhotep was one of the most revered figures in Ancient Egyptian history, not only because he was a pharaoh. He was appropriately named "the one who arrives in peace" because of the respect people showed him even after he passed read more about Hidden Black History: 3000 BC Imhotep A Learned Black Physician