As the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, I was very excited to see the new guidance from the FDA requiring drug ... Read More
Health Conditions
5 Surgery Options for Black People with Advanced DME
If you didn’t know, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a severe complication of diabetes. Thanks to DME, many people are at risk of blindness ... Read More
The Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep: “Get in Touch With Your Body”
A good night’s sleep is essential to your overall health. However, statistics show that Black Americans are more prone to sleep disorders ... Read More
Can Black People Sun Burn?
There seems to be a widespread misunderstanding that Black people are resistant to exposure to the sun. Having said that, I would want to ... Read More
16 Hidden Costs of Code-Switching for Black Professionals
For Black professionals, code-switching—changing one's speech and behavior to fit in with white-centric "professional" standards—is ... Read More
Breaking the Migraine Stigma: How to Advocate for Yourself at Work
Imagine you're in the middle of a crucial work meeting when suddenly, a throbbing headache threatens to derail your productivity. This isn't ... Read More
Medical Mistrust Continues to Keep Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials
A new study published in Cancer Medicine highlights the persistent issue of medical mistrust among Black people, particularly regarding ... Read More
Vitiligo 101: The Truth About The Skin Condition
Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells ... Read More
A Cardiologist Explains: The Silent Killers: Hypertension and Heart Disease in Black Folks
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the life-threatening distinctions between sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack. Learn how sudden cardiac ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Is Testing a Breast Cancer Vaccine
Anixa Biosciences, a biotech company dedicated to fighting cancer, recently announced positive results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of ... Read More
2 Ways Your Sleep Habits Could Be Putting You at Risk for Diabetes!
You might have heard it before: getting enough sleep is crucial for your health. But did you know that both too little and too much sleep ... Read More
Your Nails Could Be The Answer To Your Unusual Symptoms
Have you ever heard the saying “The eyes are the windows to the soul”? Well, have you ever thought that that saying could be used to make ... Read More