Health care policy can feel complicated—but the impact on our wallets, our communities, and our ability to access life-saving care is very ... Read More
Wellness
Scalp Botox Exposed: The Truth About Hair Injections
What Scalp Botox Really Is (and Isn’t) Contrary to what salon ads may suggest, “Scalp Botox” refers to the injection of Botulinum toxin ... Read More
A Dermatologist Explains: How to Spot and Treat Hair Loss in Black Hair
Struggling with thinning edges, bald spots, or breakage? For many Black women, hair is more than just style—it’s a core part of our identity ... Read More
Not Into Crunches? Try These Pilates Exercises Instead
When done right, crunches can strengthen the lower back while reducing pain. They can also improve your flexibility and posture. That ... Read More
How to Get Rid of Face Fat Naturally
When your face looks puffier than usual—whether it’s your cheeks, chin, or jawline—it’s hard not to miss. You might notice it in photos or ... Read More
Is Canola Oil Bad for You? Here’s the Truth
Canola oil's been catching some heat lately. One minute, your favorite home chef swears by the oil, and the next, TikTok users call it ... Read More
Black Women Receive Lower Doses of Postpartum Pain Medication, According to New Study
Inequities in pain medication treatment received postpartum, after giving birth, were found in a Cedars-Sinai study of 18,000 women. The ... Read More
5 Most Popular Supplements: Are They Worth It or Wasted Money?
The average American diet is not the best. Our food market is flooded with processed foods, added sugars, and options that offer little to ... Read More
8 Excellent Health Benefits of Cilantro
Most people hardly think about cilantro until the discussion of what it tastes like comes up. Even though only four to 14 percent of ... Read More
Why Blacks Are Underrepresented In Clinical Trials
There has been a long-standing distrust of the healthcare system among many Black Americans, and one of the most cited reasons is the ... Read More
Don’t Let a Chatbot Mislead You on Your Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving fast into the world of healthcare. It’s in hospital systems, medical research, and even in our ... Read More
EPA Climate Rollback Puts Black Communities at Greater Risk
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to rescind its legal authority to regulate greenhouse gases, a move that could unravel ... Read More
