Health Conditions

Fewer Black Women Are Dying from Breast Cancer—Here’s Why

The numbers are stark: Black women are about 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women, even though they are ... Read More

4 Experts Discuss Medical Mistrust in Clinical Trials: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

A panel of medical and historical experts recently gathered to discuss the complex issue of medical mistrust in clinical trials among Black ... Read More

How I Establish Black Patient Trust in Clinical Trials as a Cardiologist

I’m a clinician and professor at Rush University Hospital working in the up-and-coming field of cardio-oncology. My interest in clinical ... Read More

Menopause Needs a Rebrand — Halle Berry’s Mission to Empower Women Everywhere

In a packed virtual room full of energy, candor, and purpose, Halle Berry and a team of powerhouse women introduced something rare in ... Read More

Eczema: How To Treat Winter Flare Ups

Dry skin that is itchy and sensitive may sound normal. Whether it is due to a drastic weather change, like winter, or simply forgetting to ... Read More

ADHD: Treating Your Child Without Medication

ADHD is a neurobehavioral development disorder that affects both children and adults. In the U.S. alone, an estimated seven million (11.4 ... Read More

Black People Have the Most Distrust in Clinical Research. Here’s Why

A small study revealed that many Black Americans harbor distrust towards clinical research (more than their non-Black counterparts), ... Read More

10 Tips for Staying Healthy on Immunosuppressants

Your immune system is supposed to be your body’s main defense against illnesses and infections that are trying to harm you. Unfortunately, ... Read More

From Symptoms To Solutions: What To Expect During Your First Year Of Menopause

When a woman reaches menopause, she enters a transforming era of her life that signifies the end of her reproductive years and the beginning ... Read More

Managing Symptoms of MS: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a persistent and devastating central nervous system illness. It is characterized by a broad spectrum of symptoms ... Read More

I Was 7 When I Learned to Infuse — Here’s What It Taught Me

When Brianna gave birth to her son Domenic, she never expected to hear the words “hemophilia B.” With no family history of the condition, ... Read More