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This Genetic Difference Is Unfairly Keeping Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials

Racial disparities in cancer outcomes are a serious problem, and they begin with clinical trial access. Studies show that people of color, … [Read more...] about This Genetic Difference Is Unfairly Keeping Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials

Family reunions are more than just soul food and old stories — they’re a chance to share something priceless: our health history. Between … [Read more...] about Family First: Turning Family Reunions Into Health Checkpoints

Veronica Shanklin had a thriving career as a marketing director in Chicago, balancing demanding roles with aspirations of moving into major … [Read more...] about From Corporate to Care Warrior: Veronica Shanklin’s Journey

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare, inherited, and progressive neurological disorder that gradually deteriorates a person’s physical and … [Read more...] about Can Huntington’s Disease Be Prevented?

Laser hair removal works by directing light into pigmented hair follicles. That light is absorbed by melanin and converted into heat, … [Read more...] about Laser Hair Removal & Dark Skin: Everything You Need to Know

According to recent statistics, it can take as long as a decade for women to be diagnosed with endometriosis. For Black Americans, the wait … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Find A Great Endometriosis Specialist

Living with ATTR-CM (transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy) means more than just managing a heart condition—it means making changes in how … [Read more...] about What I Eat in a Day with ATTR-CM (That Still Tastes Delicious)

The weight-loss and type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic (semaglutide) has gained mainstream attention—not only for transformative results like … [Read more...] about ‘Ozempic Teeth’: Your Weight Loss Medication Can Affect Your Smile

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative brain disorder and movement disorder associated with aging, causing certain parts of the brain to … [Read more...] about Why Black Americans Should Participate In Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials

Several of the nation’s largest health insurance companies have agreed to ease restrictions around prior authorizations, a move that federal … [Read more...] about Major Health Insurers Promise to Cut Red Tape That Delays Care for Millions of Patients

Walter Scott, who with his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” founded the legendary R&B group The Whispers, has passed away at the age of 81, … [Read more...] about Lead Singer & Founder of R&B Group Passes Away at 81

After hearing that you have advanced lung cancer—and that doctors believe you may have only one to three years left—it’s normal to feel like … [Read more...] about You Still Have Time: Living Fully While Facing Lung Cancer