Vibrio vulnificus, also known as “flesh-eating” bacteria, has infected 11 people in Florida this summer, and so far, killing four. Like ... Read More
General Health
Do You Really Need Alkaline, Electrolyte, or Flavored Water?
Stroll through any grocery store, and you’ll likely encounter an aisle that looks more like a wellness boutique than a place to buy a basic ... Read More
Lupita Nyong’o Reveals Brutal Battle with Fibroids
Lupita Nyong’o, the beautiful actress known for her roles in the Black Panther franchise and recently, A Quiet Place, revealed that she ... Read More
She’s Fighting for Black Health in a System Built to Fail Us
At a time when public trust in healthcare is increasingly fragile—particularly among Black and marginalized communities—Dr. Lyons-Smith, a ... Read More
Scholarship for Black Medical Students Canceled at UAB Amid Federal Crackdown
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has ended a privately funded scholarship for Black medical students after the Trump administration ... Read More
This New Blood Test Could Change How You Monitor Your Health
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over seven million Americans will live with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025. Most of them will be over ... Read More
9 Fireworks Rules that Will Save Your Life
Fireworks are a dazzling highlight of many celebrations, especially during holidays like the Fourth of July or New Year’s Eve. The booming ... Read More
What Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Could Mean for Health Care
A Republican budget bill could lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage and falling deeper into medical debt, with Black ... Read More
Why Understanding Your Genes Could Be the Key to Your Survival
Imagine a world where your treatment is made just for you—based on your DNA, your family history, and your unique biology. That future isn’t ... Read More
Family First: Turning Family Reunions Into Health Checkpoints
Family reunions are more than just soul food and old stories — they’re a chance to share something priceless: our health history. Between ... Read More
Lead Singer & Founder of R&B Group Passes Away at 81
Walter Scott, who with his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” founded the legendary R&B group The Whispers, has passed away at the age of 81, ... Read More
BlackDoctor Foundation and AstraZeneca Bring Community Voices Against Cancer & Lupus to Life
As part of AstraZeneca’s Accelerate Change Together (ACT) initiative and BlackDoctor Foundation (BDF) organized a "Community Voices Against ... Read More