On March 8, 2015, I did one of the most courageous things I’ve ever done. This leap of faith ranks right up there with jumping the broom and ... Read More
Health Conditions
Ovarian Cancer & Talcum Powder: Is Baby Powder Safe To Use?
Johnson's Baby Powder is a household favorite among babies and adults, but recent news has women revisiting horrific claims that are far ... Read More
Hattie McDaniel: Hollywood’s First Black Movie Star You Didn’t Know
In light of 2016's 88th Annual Academy Awards controversy with no nominees of color being recognized, we turn back the clock and look at ... Read More
Intensive High Blood Pressure Treatment Could Harm People With Diabetes
It’s known that many African Americans living with diabetes often deal with high blood pressure. This puts the community at an increased ... Read More
Is It Safe To Exercise While Fighting Cold & Flu Symptoms? Not Always…
It can be hard to force yourself to hit the gym when you’re sniffling, sneezing and in overall discomfort during the course of a ... Read More
CDC Says Report That Half Of Gay Black Men May Be Diagnosed With HIV Is “A Call To Action”
If current HIV rates continue, about half of gay and bisexual black men in the United States will be diagnosed with the AIDS-causing virus ... Read More
My Story: “I Went From Healthy To Sick In A Heartbeat”
My heart story is one that I didn’t see coming. And neither did my doctor. The story of so many women who suffer and even die from heart ... Read More
Get Rid Of Car Clutter For Better Mental Wellness
Everyone has that one friend who's in denial about how cluttered their car is. Their front seat is filled with office must-haves and the ... Read More
Black Women Aren’t Supposed to Talk About This — But She Did
As Black women--strong Black women--there are some preconceived notions about what is expected of us. We've got to always have it all ... Read More
7 Diabetes Management Plan Essentials
It’s important to craft a diabetes management plan with your endocrinologist or other health specialists to ensure you’re doing what’s ... Read More
Blacks With HIV Still Less Likely To Get Treatment – But Why?
While HIV diagnoses dropped significantly over the past decade in the United States, blacks with HIV are less likely than whites or ... Read More
Study Finds Protection Against HIV With This Device
It seems vaginal rings may protect against more than just pregnancy. Two studies released this week found that a monthly vaginal ring ... Read More