Flawless skin is what many people strive for. To have a face free of imperfections seems like a dream that can actually be accomplished, ... Read More
Lupus
What Our Sistas Should Know About Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which causes your immune system to attack itself. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, as many as 1 ... Read More
Getting to the Source: Why Lupus is Misdiagnosed so Often in Our Community
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks the healthy tissues in your body. A few common symptoms include skin rashes, ... Read More
Don’t Ignore the Signs: Early Signs of Lupus all Sistas Should Know
The uncomfortable truth; lupus is more common in females than males. Nine out of ten adults with the condition are female. Black females are ... Read More
Ending Lupus Starts With Black Participation in Clinical Trials
As a researcher who has dedicated my career to studying lupus, I cannot overstate the critical importance of clinical trials. Lupus is a ... Read More
6 Essential Tips for Traveling with Lupus
Lupus symptoms and flares can be unpredictable. This unpredictability often affects your everyday life as you’re constantly thinking about ... 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
Toni Braxton Reveals She ‘Was Told to Hide’ Her Disease: ‘I Felt Like a Hypochondriac’
Toni Braxton, the renowned singer behind hits like "Un-Break My Heart", has not only captured hearts with her music but also inspired many ... Read More
Spot Check: What Brown Spots on Your Breasts Could Mean
Breast health awareness involves recognizing what's normal for your breasts to detect any changes early, including variations in skin color. ... Read More
7 Clinical Trial Misconceptions Every Lupus Patient Should Know
Medicines can affect people differently and must be tested among each potential patient group— by race, gender, age, and ethnic background— ... Read More
Black History of Health: Michael Jackson
MJ. The King of Pop. The pop music legend. Micheal Jackson. Most of us know that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, the youngest of his ... Read More
9 Signs You Have An Autoimmune Disease (and Not Know It)
Lupus. Multiple sclerosis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Sjogren’s syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune hepatitis. Celiac disease. ... Read More