Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest types of cancer in the United States, with the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimating about ... Read More
Health Conditions
My Story: “I Thought I Was Having A Hot Flash But It Was Really…”
Kimberly Montgomery's refusal to see things negatively was a huge advantage to her over the years. That is, however, until she didn't take ... Read More
My Story: “Those Two Fingers Saved My Life”
Screening and testing are often thought of as early prevention methods for many diseases. For Black men, who are more likely to be diagnosed ... Read More
Headache Location Meaning: Know What’s Causing It
Understanding the meaning of your headache location can provide important clues about what’s causing your pain. Headaches don’t all feel the ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Found A Diabetes Drug That Also Works For Fatty Liver Disease
A new study shows that a drug called dapagliflozin, originally for diabetes, was found to also treat a serious liver problem called MASH ... Read More
My Story: “My Kidney Transplant Failing Was a Blessing in Disguise”
Kidney disease is often described as a lifelong journey—one filled with twists, setbacks, victories, and unimaginable resilience. For ... Read More
This Successful MS Clinical Trial Was Led by a Black Doctor
Black and Hispanic people are historically underrepresented in clinical trial research. They also often face more severe instances of ... Read More
Are You Weighing Yourself Wrong?
Weighing yourself regularly is a common part of weight management. It’s how you know if your lifestyle changes or even your medication ... Read More
This 5-Minute Phone Test Could Change How We Treat Huntington’s Disease
Most folks tap away at their smartphone for fun, communication, or information. But such tapping may also help them track the progress of a ... Read More
How to Detect and Manage Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
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Mild and Severe Signs of Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is estimated to affect at least 500,000 people in the U.S. within the next year. It affects those who use certain ... Read More
Black Men, Let’s Talk About the Heart Attacks We Don’t See Coming
The Numbers Don’t Lie—But They Do Scare Us Heart disease is the #1 killer of Black men in America. That’s not a headline meant to ... Read More
