There is an expanding gap in the U.S. for minorities to access innovative health care, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ... Read More
Health Conditions
Do You Carry A Sickle Cell Trait?
People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have what’s called sickle cell trait. This means the person won’t have the ... Read More
American Heart Association: New Insights Into Sickle Cell & Stroke Risk for Blacks
Sickle cell disease increases the risk of stroke for blacks – but recent research shows carrying the genetic trait for sickle cell doesn't. ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait Tied to Higher Kidney Failure Risk for Blacks
Black people with a trait for sickle cell anemia appear to have double the risk of kidney failure that requires dialysis, a new research ... Read More
When Grapes & Blueberries Are Combined, Your Memory Improves
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts ... Read More
Former Miss Universe, Chelsi Smith, Dies at 45
Former Miss Universe Chelsi Smith lost her year-long battle with liver cancer and passed away this month. She was 45. The Texas native ... Read More
New MRI Test May Predict Severity of MS
The myth that black people do not get multiple sclerosis (MS) is just that – a myth. Although black people are less likely to be reported of ... Read More
How Social Media Has Become Directly Linked To Severe Mental Illness
For more than a decade, the concerning effects of social media have been well documented, with even Facebook executives admitting that the ... Read More
#YouGoodMan? New Mental Health Platform Works To Support Men
Mental health among Black men has been a topic of discussion for many years. Black men often experience an exorbitant amount of ... Read More
NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the launch of a new initiative to help speed the development of a cure for sickle ... Read More
Living A Marijuana-Free Life Has Benefits: Marz Lovejoy Weighs In
Marijuana is and has been all the rave for decades. It’s become a staple in media, whether it’s the crux of the content or just an ... Read More
5 Ways Stress Affects The Body & How To Manage
Stress, when not controlled, can have devastating effects on your body. Hair Falls Out: If you have been thinking you have been seeing ... Read More
