After the tragic attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders rose from the ashes and lived to tell about ... Read More
Longevity
Exercise Could Help Fight ‘Chemo Brain’
Researchers have found that chemotherapy may be responsible for Black women with breast cancer having a significantly higher rate of ... Read More
A Mentally Challenging Job Could Help Ward Off Dementia
While every worker would prefer a fun, mentally stimulating job, new research reveals an added bonus: Such work could help prevent dementia ... Read More
Having Someone Who’ll Listen May Be Good for Your Aging Brain
Blacks are more likely than whites to develop cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's Disease later in life, but a new study suggests a simple ... Read More
Psoriasis Treatment: New Cream May Reduce Side Effects
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects more than 8 million Americans, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. The ... Read More
Diabetes And Heart Disease: 4 Numbers You Should Know
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, there is a good chance you may also have high cholesterol, high blood pressure along with high ... Read More
3 Important Health Reasons Why Your Breasts Itch
Breast itch is one of those things that you don't normally think about. If something itches, you usual scratch it--it's normal, right? ... Read More
Exercising With MS? Here’s How To Do It Safely
Being physically active is a key part of maintaining total wellness but people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may have a harder time with ... Read More
Why Prostate Cancer Therapy Works Better for Black Men
Black men have a number of factors (genetics, racial bias, etc.) that make them more susceptible to developing prostate cancer. A new study ... Read More
Laurence Fishburne at 60: The Little Lie That Launched His Career
Forty years ago in 1975, Laurence Fishburne was 12 years old and landing his first leading role in the cult classic, "Cornbread Earl & ... Read More
5 Healthy Recipes That Take The Pain Out Of Ulcerative Colitis
It can be tricky to eat well with ulcerative colitis. The wrong foods can set off painful flares. Along with keeping a list of the foods you ... Read More
6 Digestive Disorders That can be Caused by Stress
You don't need a PhD in physiology to know that stress can be hard on the stomach. We've all done our own experiments on the subject, ... Read More