For as long as I can remember, sickle cell disease has been a part of my life. It was something my mom always talked openly about—I was ... Read More
Health Conditions
Why So Many Successful Black Professionals Are Secretly Struggling
When we think of trauma, we often picture sirens, catastrophes, and crises—but what if trauma wears a blazer, earns a degree, and smiles ... Read More
Changes to Your Stool: What You Need to Know
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a lifelong inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum. The autoimmune disease causes changes in stools (poop) ... Read More
Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials: What Black People Need to Know
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune disease that impairs the pancreas's ... Read More
Cholesterol Myths That Are Keeping Black People Sick
Managing cholesterol is essential for heart health, especially for Black individuals who face higher rates of cardiovascular disease, high ... Read More
Diet, Stress, & CSU: How You Can Control Chronic Hives
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) is a condition that causes persistent hives and skin swelling, often without a clear trigger. For many, ... Read More
Minorities Are Treated Similarly to Whites in Phase 1 Clinical Trials. Here’s What That Means for Us.
Black Americans often worry about being mistreated in clinical trials, and this fear is understandable. It comes from a long history of ... Read More
How One Black Doctor is Transforming Mental Health for Women Everywhere
Dr. Cashuna Huddleston, a psychologist dedicated to improving mental health care, especially for underserved communities, exemplifies the ... Read More
What MOST Women Don’t Know About Fibroids
Fibroids, or uterine leiomyomas, are not cancerous. But that doesn’t mean they can’t cause problems. Affecting up to 80 percent of women ... Read More
Wait—Water Infusions Can Target Specific Health Issues?
Water infusions might sound like a simple concept—just water mixed with fruits, vegetables, or spices—but they actually pack a powerful ... Read More
Common Signs Of Lupus People Rarely Talk About
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost any organ or body part and lasts for a long time. Your immune system attacks healthy ... Read More
Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials: What Black Women Need to Know
Ovarian cancer is an abnormal growth of cells or tumors in the ovaries. Some forms of ovarian cancer are more aggressive than others, like ... Read More
