Health Conditions

Speak Up for Yourself: Hep-C Patient Advocacy

Hepatitis C (Hep C) is a disease caused by the Hepatitis C (HCV) virus. It inflames the liver and can cause major complications. It affects ... Read More

Endometriosis & Travel: Managing Symptoms Away From Home

Endometriosis causes chronic pelvic pain, stomach cramps, severe menstruation, heavy bleeding, weakness, and fatigue. These symptoms may ... Read More

FDA Approves New COVID Booster Shots, Here’s What You Need to Know

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to new COVID boosters for Americans, setting the stage for the updated ... Read More

Nebulizers vs. Inhalers for Asthma: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle?

Living with asthma can be challenging. Unfortunately, there is no cure. But the good news is that there are effective treatments available ... Read More

Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Dr. John C. Lipman Discusses Its Impact on Black Women

John C. Lipman, MD, FSIR reached out to me after writing the "Living with Fibroids: Surgery Isn't The Only Way To Stop Them" article here on ... Read More

5 Signs it’s Time to See a Doctor About Your Back Pain

Back pain is a widespread health condition, so much so that eight in every 10 people experience upper, mid, or lower back pain at some point ... Read More

3 Benefits Of Adding Mindful Practices To Your Daily Routine

Contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness are becoming increasingly more popular in many urban communities. From ... Read More

Black History of Health: DJ Casper

Though DJ Casper was a disc jockey, musician, and songwriter, he was most widely known for his hit song, ‘Cha Cha Slide’. He created the ... Read More

Dialysis Do’s and Don’ts: 10 Tips to Help You Adjust

According to the American Kidney Fund, almost 40 million Americans have kidney disease with over 800,000 of them in kidney failure. The ... Read More

Vertebral Wedging: What You Should Know

What Is Vertebral Wedging? You get vertebral wedging when the front of a vertebra collapses. People with osteoporosis typically have this ... Read More

COVID is Back: 6 Practical Ways to Boost Your Immune System

As the world grapples with the resurgence of COVID-19, the importance of a robust immune system cannot be overstated. Our immune system is ... Read More