Persistent depression can significantly shorten lung cancer survival -- even if patients receive the latest cancer treatments, new research ... Read More
Health Conditions
Is It Just A Rash? 10 Reasons Why it May Not be
A skin rash can be caused by a wide range of irritants. In the most harmless of cases, you can get rashes from environmental conditions, ... Read More
Why Should African Americans Participate in Clinical Trials
Brought to you in partnership with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Have you ever considered how your genes may impact the ... Read More
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Johnson & Johnson Booster Shot
In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory panel on Friday recommended that the agency grant emergency ... Read More
Colin Powell: Former Secretary of State Who Shaped National Security, Passes Away at 84
Colin Powell, the trailblazing soldier and statesman, has died from Covid complications at the age of 84. Powell was the first Black US ... Read More
Migraines: Can CBD Oil Alleviate the Symptoms?
Blacks and Asian Americans seem to be less likely than whites to suffer from migraines. The International Classification of Headache ... Read More
5 Easy Ways To Get Your 10,000 Steps Daily
"Sitting is the new smoking." This is what many health professionals are now saying about the incredibly sedentary lifestyles that most ... Read More
Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Hep C
While millions of people get infected with hepatitis C each year, not all of them will get diagnosed in the early stages. This lack of a ... Read More
4 Massages That Are Perfect For Achy Joints
Some people consider massages to be an indulgent part of a self-care routine that can be great for relaxing. However, if you’re dealing with ... Read More
Gratitude is Good Medicine! How Being Grateful Can Heal
When most people think about Thanksgiving, they focus on food, family, football-watching and just that one day. But putting the “thanks” ... Read More
Black History of Health: Kareem Abdul-Jabar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has built a career of being a dominating force in the NBA. The basketball legend has taken on some of the most ... Read More
Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll
In some heartening news on the COVID vaccine for kids front, two-thirds of American parents of children ages 5 to 11 plan to get their ... Read More