It's possible to lower your cholesterol without medication. With approximately one in every six adults living with high cholesterol, ... Read More
Health Conditions
Know Your Risk: 10 Things Blacks Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer remains a significant health concern, particularly for the Black community, which faces higher incidence rates and lower ... Read More
Psoriatic Arthritis: 12 Tests You Need to Know About
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex autoimmune condition that affects the joints and skin, often requiring long-term management and ... Read More
Kick the Vape: 4 Practical Quitting Alternatives
Whether you’re worried about the underlying health risks that come with nicotine vaping or just want to consider alternatives to vaping ... Read More
5 RSV Complications in Older Black Adults
While most adults only get mild symptoms when contracting the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the same can’t be said of older adults. ... Read More
How To Use Activated Charcoal Like A Pro
There are many ways to use activated charcoal. It is becoming more popular for its health benefits – think anti-aging, gut health, toxin ... Read More
Living with HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer: Strategies When Surgery Isn’t an Option
Receiving a diagnosis of HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed can feel overwhelming, but ... Read More
10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Kalonji Seeds
If you haven’t heard of kalonji seeds, you may miss out on some of their excellent health benefits. Though these seeds have been used in ... Read More
How To Protect Your Child From Common Asthma Triggers
Breathing toxic fumes isn't safe for anyone, but pollution in the environment may harm children more than adults. Growing children eat more, ... Read More
Black History of Health: Muhammad Ali
In the few years before his 2016 death, the sound and fury he’d become famous for had been replaced by silence and tranquility. Muhammad Ali ... Read More
HIV Treatment: Your Guide to Managing Side Effects
Starting HIV treatment can bring a mix of hope and uncertainty. While these medications are essential for managing the virus and maintaining ... Read More
6 Ways to Establish Black Patient Trust in Clinical Trials, According to a Cardiologist
I’m a clinician and professor at Rush University Hospital working in the up-and-coming field of cardio-oncology. My interest in clinical ... Read More