More and more women are joining the fight to get rid of “tampon tax,” or tax on tampons, sanitary pads and other feminine hygiene … [Read more...] about “Tampon Tax” Hits Women Of Color Especially Hard
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Dangerous Heights: What High Heels Really Do To Your Feet
We wear heels for a number of reasons. They're sexy, they make us a few inches taller (which also makes us look a little slimmer) and they … [Read more...] about Dangerous Heights: What High Heels Really Do To Your Feet
How Having Tattoos May Be Good For You
So you're looking for an excuse to get that tattoo you always wanted? Well, there's new research that seems to show your love of tattoos … [Read more...] about How Having Tattoos May Be Good For You
James Earl Jones Reveals 20-Year Battle With Diabetes: “There Was A Lot Of Denial”
Distinguished actor, James Earl Jones, yes, that James Earl Jones who played in such legendary films as Field Of Dreams, Coming To America, … [Read more...] about James Earl Jones Reveals 20-Year Battle With Diabetes: “There Was A Lot Of Denial”
Cervical Cancer: What Every Black Woman Should Know
Cervical cancer is one of the few diseases that's preventable and curable if detected early. Of the close to 2,000 Black women diagnosed … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer: What Every Black Woman Should Know
Your Mental Health First Aid Kit
"I'm trying to help her… I'm trying to keep them safe." Those were the words of the beleaguered sister of Ebony Wilkerson, captured on a … [Read more...] about Your Mental Health First Aid Kit
Blacks & Binge Eating: 5 Facts To Start The Conversation
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., and Black Americans are not exempt. But in general, we just don’t … [Read more...] about Blacks & Binge Eating: 5 Facts To Start The Conversation
Whoopi Goldberg’s Personal Battle With ‘Horrible Cramps’ Inspires Launch Of Medical Marijuana Products For Women
Caryn Elaine Johnson, better known as Whoopi Goldberg is one of the few entertainers who have won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Oscar, … [Read more...] about Whoopi Goldberg’s Personal Battle With ‘Horrible Cramps’ Inspires Launch Of Medical Marijuana Products For Women
My Story: “It’s Almost Like My Heart Was Jumping Out Of My Chest” [VIDEO]
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErdEmeVdAIg&w=560&h=315] In 2012, Jason Philpot went to his doctor for what he thought … [Read more...] about My Story: “It’s Almost Like My Heart Was Jumping Out Of My Chest” [VIDEO]
#WeSeeYou: Woman Leaves Six-Figure Salary To Live Stress-Free
#WeSeeYou is BlackDoctor.org's series that seeks to highlight and feature those people who are doing something incredible for their health … [Read more...] about #WeSeeYou: Woman Leaves Six-Figure Salary To Live Stress-Free
Is The 80/20 Rule Still Valid? 3 Signs That You May Be Settling
Nobody's perfect, right? Well there's some truth to that and there is also a big, bold lie wrapped up in there as well. Sometime we fool … [Read more...] about Is The 80/20 Rule Still Valid? 3 Signs That You May Be Settling
Wealthy People Agree Exercise Is A Major Key To Success. Here’s Why [VIDEO]
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s_KWaUwTEc&w=560&h=315] Oprah, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett, Russell Simmons… What do … [Read more...] about Wealthy People Agree Exercise Is A Major Key To Success. Here’s Why [VIDEO]
