At a time when public trust in healthcare is increasingly fragile—particularly among Black and marginalized communities—Dr. Lyons-Smith, a ... Read More
Wellness
10 Drugs That Affect Darker Skin Differently—And Why It Matters
Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe ... Read More
HIIT for First-Timers: Easy, Effective Workouts to Try Today
Looking to burn fat faster, increase heart health quicker, and boost your overall fitness in a relatively short period? Then ... Read More
The Curl Awakening: Why Natural Texture Is Having Its Moment
For anyone who came of age in the '90s or early 2000s, the beauty ideal was crystal clear: pin-straight, flat-ironed hair was the gold ... Read More
10 Powerful Reasons to Grow Aloe Vera at Home (Beyond Sunburn)
Aloe vera is well known for its medicinal properties, and as more research is conducted, the list of health benefits is likely to grow even ... 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
Egg Freezing: Can You Really Pause the Biological Clock?
In the last decade, egg freezing has shifted from a fringe medical option to a mainstream fertility choice. It’s no longer just for women ... Read More
Medicaid, SNAP, and More on the Chopping Block — How This Bill Could Set Us Back
From tax reform to shifts in healthcare, immigration, and SNAP, this legislation will likely affect you Congress has passed its ... 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
5 Must-Have Ingredients in a Healthy Sunscreen (And 3 You Should Avoid)
Your skin may be darker, but that doesn’t mean it’s invincible. A common misconception among the Black community is that sunscreen isn’t ... Read More
What No One Tells You About Being a Black Woman in Medicine
At the 2025 Black Health Connect Conference, the Women’s Leadership and Achievement in Healthcare panel wasn’t your typical professional ... Read More
5 Exercise Moves That Never Work
If you're working out, then you're probably wasting your time and energy doing particular exercises that aren't particularly effective. Why? ... Read More
