There's an old saying that goes something like, "beauty is pain." So it has become commonplace that chronic discomfort doesn't appear to ... Read More
General Health
What You Should Know About Liver Damage — And Its Possible Causes
The liver is one of the most vital organs in the human body. Sitting just below the rib cage, the liver is responsible for critical ... Read More
Black Friday Products to Support All Year Long
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is an official/unofficial holiday that get some people excited and others hide their purses and ... Read More
Home DNA Test: It’s Only Part of Your Story
Getting a Home DNA Test seems to be the most popular thing to do during the pandemic. Everyone’s curious about where their ancestors came ... Read More
Is Your Fitness Routine Ready For The Winter?
It’s that time of the year again. The leaves start to turn colors, jackets are required, and goals to stay in shape fall to the wayside. But ... Read More
Love Letter To Black America From America’s Black Doctors And Nurses
Dear Black America, We love you. We affirm that Black Lives Matter. And as Black health professionals, we have a higher calling to ... Read More
Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition wherein a blood clot forms deep in the leg. In terms of DVT statistics, it is experienced by ... Read More
Is It Just Thirst, Or Something Else?
The sensation of thirst is one that all humans experience, and it’s a natural neurological signal from the body that we need to take in more ... Read More
Your Spleen Keeps You Clean!
More than likely, you’ve heard the diagnosis “ruptured spleen,” as your favorite TV doctor rushes a trauma patient in for emergency surgery. ... Read More
Foods You Never Eat Raw
Choosing foods wisely is key to being healthy and staying that way. Foods and dishes to avoid eating raw are items you will want to put on ... Read More
Erika Alexander: The Secret To Living The Not-So-Single Life
With the news of Queen Latifah bringing back one of her hit shows, Living Single, sitcom lovers around the country are rejoicing. After all, ... Read More
Michael B. Jordan, ‘Sexiest Man Alive’: “You Just Have to Believe in Yourself”
What makes a man sexy? His eyes? His body? His swag? Whatever it is, actor Michael B. Jordan clearly has it all. As the 33-year-old has ... Read More