Look, let’s be honest. Nobody wants to go through chemo - it’s not fun and it can have some crummy side effects that often make you feel ... Read More
Health Conditions
Children Can Have High Blood Pressure, Too. Here’s What to Know.
High blood pressure – sometimes referred to as "the silent killer" because it can do serious heart and brain damage before symptoms appear – ... Read More
Why Hypertension and Heart Disease Hits Black Americans Harder
In recognition of National High Blood Pressure Education Month, which is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ... Read More
5 Tips to Prep for a Clinical Trial, According to a Black RN
Clinical trials are when a team of scientists and doctors try a new medical treatment, drug, device or method on a group of people to test ... Read More
Stay Alert! Night Shift Workers are at Higher Risk for Cancer
There was a time when the night shift was reserved for essential workers only. However, it has become prevalent in the last few decades in ... Read More
17 Signs of Abuser You May Have Missed (Man or Woman)
You may not have seen it, but the video of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs beating his then ex-girlfriend Cassie, has been unearthed and has ... Read More
The Real Deal on Topical Steroid Withdrawal
Skin flares up, apply medicine. Skin calms down, repeat. Eczema sufferers know that keeping flare-ups at bay means regular use of ... Read More
How to Find a Clinical Trial That Actually Works for You
Joining a clinical trial can mark a significant step in your health care journey that can be eased with careful considerations and ... Read More
DBT Is A Powerful Therapy —Especially For Black Women. But what is it??
Trauma may affect mental health for years. Single or repeated trauma may make managing emotions and actions difficult. When seeking ... Read More
Diabetes Gone Digital: 5 Ways to Use Tech to Manage Your Condition
Technology is incredible, and day by day, advancement by advancement, it’s changing everything. In the era of digital innovation, not ... Read More
The “Seat At The Table” Is Rickety: Blackness In Corporate Spaces
I have been doing a lot of reflecting on what the past year meant to me. Decisions I made, the people I surrounded myself with, moments when ... Read More
Kiss the Kool Goodbye!… Join the “NO-Menthol Sunday” Movement.
In a world where "cool" typically means frosty vibes or a chill attitude, there's one type of cool that's been giving us the cold shoulder ... Read More