Ask any heart surgeon about Vivien Thomas and most will not only know his name, but they'll probably be also to run down what he did for the health community and how it changed the ... Read More
See Clearly: 5 Tips For Healthy Vision
African Americans are at higher risk for eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, which can lead to vision loss and blindness unless detected early. To help increase ... Read More
App Helps Smokers Overcome Top 3 Barriers To Quitting
Although cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, one of every five adults still smokes. What’s even more striking is that a ... Read More
10 Cities With The Highest HIV Rates
Around 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the United States of America (USA). Nearly one in seven of these people are unaware they have HIV. The size of the HIV epidemic ... Read More
Onions in All 50 States Linked to Huge Salmonella Outbreak
Officials believe they have found the cause of the recent salmonella outbreak sweeping the nation and Canada. They have tracked the source to a shipment of contaminated ... Read More
Frederick Douglass’ Descendants Deliver His July 4th Speech Nearly 150 Years Later
Nearly 150 years ago, Frederick Douglass gave a groundbreaking speech, "What is a Slave to the 4th of July?" Now, as the U.S. is in the middle of celebrating this Independence Day, ... Read More
COVID-19 Response Program for Liver Patients
Join the COVID-19 Response Program for liver patients. Information below: JOIN the COVID-19 Response Program for Liver Patients Throughout these past many months, we have all ... Read More
Should Black Americans Still Be Leary of Clinical Trials?
Facts are facts, without higher levels of participation among African Americans, we will never unlock the root causes of the disparate impact of illnesses, diseases, and ailments ... Read More
BREAKING: Attorney General Keith Ellison Brings Charges Against All 4 Officers in Floyd Case
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said that he will elevate charges against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck while adding charges of ... Read More
Fitness Trainer Anowa Adjah’s Fibroid Journey: “For Years, I Suffered in Silence”
You can catch fitness trainer and health enthusiast, Anowa Adjah, on social media being an inspiration for womene everywhere. Known as the curvy fitness pioneer and powerhouse, ... Read More
Black Woman Was Denied COVID-19 Test Four Times, then Dies
There is a video circulating the Internet about a woman whose sister was suffering from COVID-19, but doctors didn't believe her. In the video below, she shares how her sister ... Read More
‘Doctor While Black’: Miami Police Handcuff Black Doctor on Front Lines of Coronavirus
We've heard of "Driving While Black" and even "picnic-ing while Black" as Black folks are racially profiled just while doing regular, everyday things. Well, now it seems there ... Read More
Regulate Your Digestive System: 7 Health Benefits of Psyllium
Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant's seeds. This medicinal plant is native to Western Asia and Southern Asia but can be found growing wild ... Read More
6 Quick & Healthy Exercises To Get You Moving And Start Your Day!
Need motivation to get up and move? No matter your age or weight everyone can use some physical exercise for their heart, health and mind. Grab just 15 minutes of your time and a ... Read More