Some research points to the possibility that taking a hot shower in the morning can energize you and give your creativity a jolt. However, ... Read More
Health Conditions
What You Should Know Before Taking Antidepressants
Medication can help millions of people who struggle with depression, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Depression ... Read More
Gene-Based Therapy Shows Promise For Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Genetically tuning a person's own immune cells to target cancer appears to provide long-lasting protection against a blood cancer called ... Read More
Is Double Knee Replacement Right For You?
Patients deciding whether to have a double knee replacement must carefully consider the pros and cons, an orthopedic surgeon says. "Many ... Read More
Dark Skin Isn’t Protection From Deadly Skin Cancer
Contrary to what many believe, dark skin doesn't offer protection against deadly melanomas, an expert warns. This type of skin cancer can ... Read More
#AlwaysSleepy: The Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that makes you feel overwhelmingly tired. Symptoms may include excessive daytime sleepiness, ... Read More
5 Things Black Women Should Know About Mental Health Counseling
African American women are known by many as one of the strongest groups of women in the world, mentally. But what happens when their mental ... Read More
Advanced Directives: The Most Important Conversation Of Your Life
“If anything should happen to you while in the hospital, whether your heart stops or you can’t breathe, would you like everything ... Read More
Ginger and Diabetes: What You Should Know Before You Spice Things Up
Many people with diabetes incorporate alternative supplements as part of their nutritional intake and health-seeking lifestyle. Historically ... Read More
My Story: “I Don’t Fight Alone!”
"I am a breast cancer survivor!" Like most survivors, Sylvia Newsome proclaims her survivor status loud and proud. The 50-year-old Mesquite, ... Read More
When A Parent Dies: How To Cope
The loss of a parent is a horrible thing for anyone to endure. Having both old and young family members die at different parts of my life ... Read More
Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Siedah Garrett: “I Want To Be An Example Of How To Live Well With MS”
You may recognize her from her duet with Michael Jackson, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” and for her work with various recording artists ... Read More