The village needs healing. Suicide ranked 14th as a cause of death among Black children in 1993-1997, but increased to 9th in 2008 - 2012. ... Read More
Health Conditions
Manage High Blood Pressure With The DASH Diet
What you eat can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk for stroke and heart disease. One such diet, the Dietary Approaches ... Read More
To Check Or Not To Check Your Prostate?
Let's address a conversation that I’ve had with my male patients given some new recommendations about prostate cancer and screening. When ... Read More
State Of Sickle Cell Disease 2016 Report: “This Status Quo Is Unacceptable”
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited, lifelong chronic disorder affecting nearly 100,000 Americans and a growing global health problem ... Read More
Our Brothers’ Keepers: Ending The Silent Suffering Of Black Boys
Naturally, a conversation about mental health and the growing awareness around suicide amongst Black men must acknowledge the lost lives of ... Read More
Queen Latifah & Mother ‘Rise Above’ Heart Failure Together
Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, television producer and talk show host Queen Latifah looks mean in green in NBC's adaptation of ... Read More
‘Real World’ Alum Karamo Brown & HIV Advocate Deondre Moore Talk Being Positively Fearless About Fighting HIV Stigma
Karamo Brown is tired of the shade. It’s been 12 years since The Real World: Philadelphia alum made his television debut as the first ... Read More
Overcoming Bulimia: A Black Woman’s Struggle For Perfection
At age 12, Monqueescha didn’t know what having an eating disorder meant. She only knew that binging on her favorite comfort foods ... Read More
Baseball Legend Ken Griffey Sr. Joins Chicago’s Largest Prostate Cancer Walk & Run Set On 9/11
CHICAGO, IL - Registration is open for the 12th Annual SEA Blue Chicago Prostate Cancer Walk & Run at www.seablueprostatewalk.org. Blue ... Read More
My Story: “Depression Is Not A Battle To Be Fought Alone”
I am a strong Black woman and I suffer from depression. I recall at a very young age feeling like something was “off.” While in early years, ... Read More
Your Body Is A Masterpiece & You’re The Artist: 5 Healthy Habits To Change Your Norm
In a culture where being “thick” is often praised amongst men and women, it is easy to understand why the curvy and voluptuous frame of the ... Read More
Eating For Two: A Healthy Breasts Diet
Diet, next to exercise, is one of the top two cornerstones of any healthy life. Unfortunately, healthy eating isn’t a way of life for many ... Read More