Health Conditions

These New Medical Codes Are a Big Step for Black Women Facing Breast Cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare, aggressive, and often misdiagnosed — but a big change is coming that could help patients get the ... Read More

Why Blacks Are Underrepresented In Clinical Trials

There has been a long-standing distrust of the healthcare system among many Black Americans, and one of the most cited reasons is the ... Read More

Should Black Women Use Creatine? What You Need to Know First

Creatine is experiencing a resurgence—not just in gyms but in mainstream wellness conversations. Yet among Black women, who already face ... Read More

10 Tips for Staying Healthy on Immunosuppressants

Your immune system is supposed to be your body’s main defense against illnesses and infections that are trying to harm you. Unfortunately, ... Read More

A Black Hematologist Shares How We Can Improve Outcomes For Blood Cancer Patients

Blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, disproportionately affect Black Americans. According to Dr. Ruemu Birhiray, ... Read More

Germs in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Stop Them From Coming Home

As the new school year approaches, families across the country are getting ready. And we’re not just talking about school supplies, ... Read More

5 Questions with Dr. Keven Stonewall on Black Men and Clinical Trials

Conversations about clinical trials are not particularly the most common topic of discussion for anyone, especially among men and, in ... Read More

The Surprising Link Between Stress and Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. In fact, up to 80 percent of ... Read More

Can Adaptogens Ease Your Menopause Symptoms?

People who are dealing with menopause may have to live with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, brain fog, and trouble ... Read More