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Health Conditions
What I Wish I Knew: The Truth About Preterm Birth for Black Women
In the world of maternal healthcare, few voices resonate with as much urgency and clarity as Dr. Kim Bruno’s. A healthcare provider with 17 ... Read More
Mouth Taping While You Sleep? Experts Warn Against TikTok’s Latest Trend
Scroll through TikTok, and you may see #MouthTapping trending, with users swearing by the latest trend of people taping their lips shut at ... Read More
Quick Guide To Seasonal Allergy Relief
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), in 2021, approximately 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with ... Read More
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women: How to Find Them
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tests negative for the three molecular components of breast ... Read More
7 Ways to Quickly Soothe Your Stomach Pain
Stomach cramps are a characteristic symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and to make things worse, going to the bathroom rarely ... Read More
Why We Need Black Men for Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
Finding out you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer can cause unwarranted stress and anxiety, especially if you are unfamiliar with the ... Read More
The Best Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics
Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up on your sweet tooth! If you’re looking to add some extra punch to your ... Read More
Living with Lupus, an “Invisible Illness”
Sponsored by Merck Some people call lupus an “invisible illness” because many of its symptoms cannot be seen by others. Javon understands ... Read More
New FDA-Approved Treatment Brings Relief to ATTR-CM Patients
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a rare, progressive heart disease caused by a buildup of a misfolded protein (TTR) in the ... Read More
My Story: I Have Sickle Cell Disease and “I’m Infertile”
Teonna Woolford has always wanted six kids. Why six? “I don’t know where that number came from. I just felt like four wasn’t enough,” ... Read More
Back Pain? Try this 10-Minute Seated Workout
Generally, back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, muscle imbalances, and lack of core strength. A seated ... Read More
