For individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD), the transition from pediatric to adult care can be one of the most critical -- and ... Read More
General Health
Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms
This article is sponsored by Merck Lately, we’ve been hearing about vaccine-preventable diseases making a comeback, and it reminds us just ... Read More
How to Manage Chronic Disease in Extremely Cold Weather
As temperatures drop, it's essential to prepare for the potential health risks that come with cold weather. Whether you're facing an ... Read More
How to Detect & Help Prevent Many Infectious Diseases
This article is sponsored by Merck Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi ... Read More
Health Expert Warns of Implications of Federal Loan Limits for Nursing Students
Health care workers seeking advanced training or entering the field are raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal ... Read More
How Any Black Person Can Change the Future of Healthcare
Over the past few years, we have learned more about how COVID-19 and other infectious diseases are affecting populations around the world. ... Read More
R&B Legend Recovers After Being on Life Support & ICU
Alexander O’Neal, the beloved R&B and soul singer known for hits like “If You Were Here Tonight” and “Saturday Love,” recently faced a ... Read More
13 Medical Reasons Why You’re Cold All the Time
Most of us feel chilly from time to time—maybe during the winter, after a dip in the pool, or from sitting too long in an air-conditioned ... Read More
Norovirus is on the Rise: 7 Symptoms to Look For
A highly contagious stomach bug is making an unwelcome return just in time for the holiday season — and it’s not the flu or Covid. As ... Read More
Health Leaders Clarify: CDC’s Recent Comment on Vaccines and Autism Is Misleading
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed a key webpage about autism, shifting from a firm statement that vaccines do ... Read More
Ending HIV Stigma: PrEP screening for all
We asked minoritized patients how they would feel if their doctor offered them an HIV test during their regularly scheduled visit. The ... Read More
The 7 Most Dangerous Leftovers to Reheat Are…
Even if something tastes good the day you eat it, it doesn't necessarily mean it's good the next day or even good for you the next day. The ... Read More
