Back in the early 90s was the time in hip-hop when trends started taking off and sticking. During this time, you had so much variety in ... Read More
Health Conditions
Artificial Sweeteners Might Not be the Best: Here’s Why
According to Statista, over 141 million Americans reported using artificial sweeteners in 2020. They further projected that this number ... Read More
5 Tips to Prep for a Clinical Trial, According to a Black RN
Clinical trials are when a team of scientists and doctors tries a new medical treatment, drug, device or method on a group of people to test ... Read More
Why We Say ‘I’m Fine’—Even When We Know We’re Not
“I’m fine.” “I’m good.” “I’ll be alright.” We’ve all heard it—and many of us have said it—when we were absolutely not okay. Whether ... Read More
I Knew My Body, But It Took a Decade for Doctors to Believe Me
For many women, the journey to an endometriosis diagnosis can be fraught with challenges. Research indicates that for one in 10 women, ... Read More
Peyronie’s Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Many men have likely never heard of Peyronie's disease, but they might want to brush up on this condition because it causes the penis to ... Read More
Alcohol Poisoning: Life-Saving Facts You Need To Know
Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person consumes an excessive amount of alcohol. Alcohol can depress or stop nerve signals that control ... Read More
7 Early HIV Symptoms
Early symptoms of HIV infection, often occurring 2-4 weeks after exposure, are often mistaken for the flu or other common illnesses. These ... Read More
How to Find a Clinical Trial That Actually Works for You
Joining a clinical trial can mark a significant step in your healthcare journey that can be eased with careful considerations and ... Read More
Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition that gradually causes the connective tissue under the skin of the palm to thicken and tighten, ... Read More
Support That Looks Like Us: Therapies, Groups, and Programs for Black Families
When a Black child is diagnosed with autism, the journey doesn’t stop at the diagnosis. In many ways, that’s just the beginning. What comes ... Read More
How I Advocated For Myself to Join a Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
When Latoya Bolds-Johnson, a then 37-year-old physician assistant and mother of three, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast ... Read More
