Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) which makes bones fragile and susceptible to ... Read More
Womens Health
7 Myths About Breastfeeding that Could be FATAL to Black Mothers!
Who knew nourishing your little one could be so complicated? Whether you’re a new mother, wide-eyed, loving it but also terrified, or ... Read More
“Stop Blaming The Women!” One Doctor’s Thoughts on Black Women & Induced Labor
According to The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, induction rates have more than tripled in the last three decades and the actual ... Read More
7 Areas Of Your Body You Don’t Check Enough
Once you climb out of the shower every morning, there are a few simple things you can do to help prevent or identify serious health ... Read More
Pregnancy and Fibroids? 6 Facts Black Women Need To Know
About 80 percent of Black women will develop fibroids within their lifetime. We are two to three times more likely than our white ... Read More
5 Great Ways to Protect Your Thighs from Chafing This Summer
Thigh chafing happens when your thighs rub together whether or not they’re covered by clothing. It’s tempting to think that chafing only ... Read More
Ladies, Your Body Shape Could Be Putting You At Risk For Heart Attacks
Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size ... Read More
Victoria Monet Gets Real About Her Weight Gain: “PCOS Had Me Messed Up!”
Breakout R&B pop star Victoria Monet opened up to her Instagram followers last month about how symptoms from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... Read More
Should Women Skip Panties to be Healthier? Some Doctors Think So
Are you thinking about doing away with panties? Some of us may think that this question is still up for debate, but scientifically there ... Read More
5 Must Haves For Your Keychain: A Safe Hot Girl Summer
Everybody has or has owned a key ring. It's one of the items we always stow in our bags and pockets before leaving the house. And along with ... Read More
Girl Talk: 4 Options for a More Comfortable Period
In 2017 comedian Tiffany Haddish interviewed with The Breakfast Club in which she spoke about suffering from Toxic Shock Syndrome at the age ... Read More
Wax Off? Brazilian Waxing Linked To Higher STD Risk
Getting a Brazilian wax or participating in similar forms of personal grooming may be all the rage, but they come with a heightened risk of ... Read More