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‘It Still Affects Me’—The Lasting Impact of a Heart Attack at 28
For Taelur Littlejohn, the birth of her child on January 2nd was supposed to be a joyous occasion. But just hours after returning home from ... Read More
Happily Married, But Separate Bedrooms: Is It the Secret to a Stronger Relationship?
It may start innocently enough. You both have different schedules for sleeping and waking. One of you is asleep before the other and the ... Read More
The Safe Sleep Checklist: Keeping our Babies Safe at Night
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a sad and inexplicable occurrence that results in the sudden and unexpected death of otherwise ... Read More
Breaking the Silence on HS: Why Black Americans Deserve Better Care
Many Black Americans are living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) without even knowing it—often dismissed by doctors, misdiagnosed as boils ... Read More
Legendary Songstress Roberta Flack Passes Away at 88
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose legendary vocal and musical style brought us hits like "Killing Me Softly", "Where is the Love" ... Read More
Notorious B.I.G.’s Mom Passes Away at 78
Voletta Wallace, the mother of Biggie Smalls, aka Notorious B.I.G. has passed away at the age of 78. She passed Feb. 21 in her Stroudsburg, ... Read More
Controversial Basketball Dad Has Foot Amputated
LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of NBA players, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, had to have his ... Read More
‘The Scariest Year of My Life’: How I Survived Heart Failure and a Stroke
When Matt Lewis first experienced an unusual episode of dizziness and confusion while driving down the highway, he had no idea it was the ... Read More
Heart Health Clinical Trials: A Black Doctor’s Perspective
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death among Black Americans. Clinical trials are crucial in developing effective ... Read More
Kids Can Have Sleeping Problems, Too! What You Might be Missing
According to a recent study, almost 44 percent of Black Americans report having trouble sleeping. In comparison, only about 30 percent of ... Read More
6 Parenting Tips for Children With Down Syndrome
Raising a child with Down syndrome can be an incredibly rewarding experience - but not without its challenges! Some parents are simply ... Read More
