Black women have historically accounted for the least amount of data in many genetic and medical studies. Though the tide has turned today ... Read More
Health Conditions
Understanding Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy: What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one has liver disease, you may have heard the term “hepatic encephalopathy,” or HE. It may sound complicated, but ... Read More
CDC Ends COVID Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children, Pregnant Women
In a recent announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has removed COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended immunization ... Read More
Coffee And Tea: Are They Ruining Your Teeth?
It’s another weekday morning after a long weekend, and you are tired. In fact, you are so tired that you’re contemplating whether you truly ... Read More
Lupus Is Often Invisible. This Doctor Is Making Sure the People It Hurts Most Aren’t
When Dr. Lauren Powell talks about health equity, it's not just theory—it's lived reality. Her mother’s lupus diagnosis during Powell's high ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Treats Knee Pain Through Your Ear
Knee pain is a debilitating condition affecting millions globally. However, emerging research suggests that easing knee pain might indeed ... Read More
Cedars-Sinai Discusses the Latest Stroke Prevention Guidelines
Newly updated stroke prevention guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association say women with endometriosis ... Read More
12 Herbal Teas That Naturally Stop Headaches
Are you suffering from a headache? Here are 12 herbal teas that will help stop your headache in its tracks and give you some much-needed ... Read More
Seeing Clearly: 5 Ways to Improve Blurry Vision
Black Americans are at higher risk for eye diseases like diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, which can lead to vision ... Read More
2 Groundbreaking Clinical Trials That Have Helped Black Health
Clinical trials have long been the cornerstone of medical advancement, but their impact is especially meaningful when they represent the ... Read More
3 Ways Your Mental State Shapes Your Healing
Is it true that you can literally work yourself sick? Perhaps. Stress, poor self-care, and insufficient sleep and rest all play their roles. ... Read More
Tardive Dyskinesia: When the Meds That Help Start to Hurt
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a serious, often misunderstood movement disorder that disproportionately affects Black patients. Caused by ... Read More
