KIND, the snack bar company, got a not-so-kind warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that several of the company's ... Read More
Wellness
800lb Woman Stands Up For The First Time
Marla hasn't stepped on a scale in five years but it was estimated that her weight was at 800 pounds. If she doesn't find the encouragement ... Read More
Q&A: Can I Naturally Lighten Dark Inner Thighs?
Q: Could you please share how to get rid of dark inner thighs naturally or with safe creams? - C.J. A: First of all it is important to ... Read More
The “S” On My Chest Is for Self-Care, Not Superwoman
Black Superwoman Syndrome isn’t really a syndrome, but it does present certain key features of a “dis-order” of behaviors that have ... Read More
Black Men More At Risk For Prostate Cancer Have This In Common
Blacks have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer than whites, and for obese black men, their risk can quadruple as their weight goes ... Read More
Setting The Record Straight On These Autism Myths
At this point, there are so many myths surrounding autism that it’s difficult to know what’s true and what’s not. Unless someone close to ... Read More
Curls Unleashed: Homemade Hair Detangler
Knots and tangles, these are hair nightmares! Not only can detangling hair be the most damaging portion of your hair care routine, it can ... Read More
The Truth About Water
Ever wonder if there is a limit to how much water you should intake daily? I mean yes, it is the natural wonder of the world that keeps on ... Read More
Q&A: Can I Still Eat Sweet Potatoes On My Diet?
Q: Are fried sweet potatoes okay to eat while trying to lose weight? - A.B. A: If you are trying to lose weight you'll want to eat sweet ... Read More
Meet The BlackDoctor.org 2nd Annual Top Blacks In Healthcare Awards Honorees
Now in its second year, the BlackDoctor.org Top Blacks In Healthcare Awards Gala 2015 will introduce and honor some of the nation’s ... Read More
Chicago Orthopaedic Surgeon Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, Receives American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Diversity Award
LAS VEGAS— The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today presented the 2015 Diversity Award to Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, of ... Read More
What’s Your Hi.Q? Free App Let’s You Quiz Your Way To Better Health
We all do it. The New Year's resolution to lose 20 pounds. The promise to get in shape this year, eat better, smarter and get healthy. Not ... Read More