Do you know how sometimes certain medical conditions just aren't mentioned or talked about enough in the Black community? Like, the “what ... Read More
Health Conditions
This Vaccine Fights Deadly Brain Tumor in Small Clinical Trial
(HealthDay News) — An experimental cancer vaccine can quickly reprogram a person’s immune system to attack glioblastoma, the most aggressive ... Read More
The Hidden Costs of Missing Diversity from Clinical Trials
Imagine you're testing a new medicine. To make sure it's safe and works well, you need people to try it out. These volunteers are part of a ... Read More
Top 3 Essential Oils Recommended for Menstrual Pain Relief
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue closely related to the uterine lining manifests in regions outside of the uterus. Treatment ... Read More
I Heard Pilates is in! 7 Reasons Black Women Should Consider Trying it
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that impacts the ligaments and joints that make up your spine. As time ... Read More
How to Help Your Man De-Stress After a Long Day
As a woman, I’ve come to accept myself as a multifaceted being- as we all are. I’m strong but I experience moments when I feel less than and ... Read More
Sleeping Naked: 4 Reasons Why Doctors Say It’s Healthy
Sleeping is one of my favorite activities and not just because of its rejuvenating qualities or its ability to give me a break from reality. ... Read More
An Optometrist Explains: Revolutionizing Eye Care with Ansel Johnson, O.D.
Meet Ansel Johnson, Clinical Director at Vision Salon Eye Care Associates near Chicago. He's passionate about optometry because it allows ... Read More
A Doctor Explains What’s Missing From Black Clinical Trial Enrollment
Patient success takes a village, and Dr. Craig Cole of Karmanos Cancer Institute believes the village extends to the recruitment of Black ... Read More
Going Vegan: 5 Ways Plant-Based Dieting Is Saving Black Lives
Ever wondered how the food on your plate can also be medicinal? From the heart of our kitchens to the core of our cells, going vegan is not ... Read More
Overcoming Tuskegee: How To Establish Black Trust in Clinical Trials
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment has left a painful legacy of medical mistrust in the Black American community. In the 1932-1972 study, ... Read More
The Rare Type of Diabetes Black Folks Need to Know About
You may have heard of type 1 or type 2 diabetes but there’s another form of the condition that Black people should also be paying attention ... Read More