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5 Things The National Museum of African American History & Culture Did For My Self-Esteem
When I saw our first Black president Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Will Smith stand proudly outside of the momentous five-story monument, ... Read More
How Black Clinical Trial Participation Can End Health Care Inequalities
New medical treatments often come with great promise, but sometimes that promise doesn’t fully extend to Black Americans. “Populations of ... Read More
Lymphedema Can Be Prevented If Caught Early!
During a mastectomy or lumpectomy, your surgeon may choose to remove lymph nodes in your armpit in order to make sure there are no residual ... Read More
Psoriatic Arthritis or Fibromyalgia? How to Tell the Difference
Living with chronic pain and fatigue can be challenging, especially when it's caused by multiple conditions. If you have psoriatic arthritis ... Read More
Keep Your Blood Sugar Under Control: 8 Herbal Remedies Every Black Person Should Know
The Centers for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), states that diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that ... Read More
Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Why I Said Yes to a Clinical Trial
In March 2020, Sheena P. was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which came as a huge shock to her and her family. She decided to ... Read More
Why Blacks Aren’t Qualifying for Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials, And What Can Be Done About It
Despite the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in clinical trials. A recent USC ... Read More
3 Reasons Black Girls Shouldn’t Ignore “Bad Cramps”
You walk by your teenage daughter’s room and notice her curled up on her bed, a grimace on her face. Ever since starting menstruation at age ... Read More
Top 10 Most Stressed Out Places To Live
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it's due to work, finances, family, or health and ... Read More
6 Unexpected Remedies for Lower PSA in Black Men
Is your PSA too high? Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer or are you at risk for developing it? Simply want ways to get that pesky ... Read More
5 Ways to Treat Lupus on Brown Skin
Caused by an autoimmune condition that attacks your organs and tissues, lupus is no joke. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, ... Read More