Everybody wants to have fun outside for the summer, including the bugs. While many people will take precautions like using bug spray, that ... Read More
Health Conditions
The Eczema Skincare Routine That Changed A Black Dermatologist’s Life
As a child, Ife Rodney, MD experienced severe dry patches of skin along with itchy bumps that would appear around her hair follicles. ... Read More
The Overlooked Risk Factor for Heart Disease in Black Americans
Weight. Stress. Diet. Lifestyle. We’ve all heard it before - you need to change this or tweak that if you want to improve your ... Read More
Tongue and Mouth Signs of HIV
You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV infection can have ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Reduced Insulin Dependence for Those With Type 1 Diabetes
For millions living with severe type 1 diabetes, the constant vigilance of managing blood sugar and the threat of dangerously low levels, ... Read More
Post-Stroke Care: What to do After Having a Stroke
You may have heard of acting FAST—a way to look for signs of someone having a stroke. Or perhaps you’ve learned about the risk factors that ... Read More
5 Ways to Make Your CML Treatment More Affordable
Dealing with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing the costs of treatment. But don’t ... Read More
How To Prepare For Ulcerative Colitis Surgery
Surgery for ulcerative colitis is increasingly performed on patients in the early stages of the illness. However, regardless of where you ... Read More
9 Steps to Fixing Your Sleep Schedule
As adults, we're often bogged down by endless responsibilities—work, parenting, bills—leaving restful sleep elusive. Shockingly, the CDC ... Read More
Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke Clinical Trials: What Black People Need to Know
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. For women, it’s the third leading cause of death, as one in five women will ... Read More
‘They Not Like Us’: How Black Folks Can Get the Right Medications for ‘Us’
For decades we’ve joked about the differences between Black folks and White folks…"They" don’t season their food, "We" season everything. ... Read More
Lifestyle Changes After Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Treatment
It’s hard readjusting to daily activities after undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a blood and bone marrow ... Read More
