Brain and Nervous System

How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke

A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according ... Read More

STUDY: Cinnamon May Slow Progression Of Parkinson’s Disease

Cinnamon may be the latest addition to the list of recognized "brain" foods. The sweet spice contains a chemical that can help protect the ... Read More

Lower Stroke Risk With The DASH Diet

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. affecting nearly 800,000 people. Black men and women are at the highest risk of ... Read More

4 Times Your Headache Is Something More Serious

We all get headaches from time to time, but when they become so frequent, something is not right. A headache can be a sign of stress or not ... Read More

T-Boz at 50+: “Doctors Said I Wouldn’t Live Past My 30’s & Never Have Kids”

Tionne Watkins, better known as T-Boz, a member of the legendary, multi-platinum girl group TLC, recently celebrated her 50th birthday. ... Read More

Octavia Spencer: Her Real Life Battle With Dyslexia

Before all of the awards, accolades and before all of the Hollywood lights, when she was growing up, award-winning actress Octavia Spencer ... Read More

Bell’s Palsy: The Misunderstood Facial Condition

What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that ... Read More

My Story: Alzheimer’s And A Mother’s Unforgettable Love

At 24 years old, Brittney Williams became a full-time caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer's and parent to her four youngest siblings. ... Read More

Common Oil for Deep Frying Found To Make Genetic Changes in the Brain

Deep frying is not just for chicken anymore. Nowadays you can find deep fried everything. From deep-fried Oreos, to deep-fried turkey legs, ... Read More

Woman Wakes Up from 7-Month Coma After Doctors Told Her Family to ‘Pull the Plug’

An Ohio mother-of-two has told how she woke up from a coma seven months after doctors told her family to turn off her life support following ... Read More

Nature Vs. Nurture: Schizophrenia Triggers In The Black Community

Schizophrenia is a tough condition to wrap our minds around. This is especially true in the Black community, where we tend to avoid tough ... Read More