Category : Parenting/ Health

2025's 87 Air Mishaps: Insights from a Black Pilot on Safety Concerns

Air travel remains the safest transport mode, despite 87 crashes in 2025. Most incidents involve small planes, not major airlines. Factors include pilot shortages, climate change, and maintenance delays. Black pilots emphasize aviation safety is impr...

"Breaking Barriers: NBA's Pioneer Player with Sickle Cell Triumphs Against All Odds!"

Chicago, IL—May 17, 2021, Wilson official NBA game ball photoshoot at St. Ignacious school. Photo by Jon Lopez. Billy Garrett Jr., the first NBA player with sickle cell disease, defies odds, advocating for awareness and research. His story inspires,...

Iconic Jazz Musician Dies at 84, Leaving a Lasting Legacy

(Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) Legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers, famous for 1976's “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” has died at 84. His family announced his passing on March 4, 2025, in New York City. Known as the “Godfather of Neo-soul,” Ayers inf...

Exploring Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Black Patient's Experience

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) has transitioned from fatal to manageable, yet Black Americans, particularly women, face unique challenges. Survival disparities, treatment barriers, and genetic differences persist. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s experience hig...

Join a Psoriasis Clinical Trial with Expert Dermatologist's Guidance

Dr. Chesahna Kindred, a dermatologist in Maryland, emphasizes diversity in clinical trials to address Black patients' unique needs. Historical mistrust exists, partly due to the Tuskegee Experiment. Recruiting diverse trial facilitators can improve t...

Is Aerial Yoga Right for You? Discover Who Benefits Most

Aerial yoga blends traditional yoga with acrobatics, offering strength, flexibility, and mindfulness through fabric hammocks. Ideal for improving spinal health and balance, it’s not for everyone. Conditions like severe back issues, heart problems, or...

Experience March Madness: The Unmissable BCIC HBCU Event of 2023

Experience the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship at Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, March 20-23, 2025! Featuring 16 HBCU teams, BCIC is more than basketball—enjoy the Yard Fest, Greek Step Show, and Greenwood Golf Tournament. Celebrate...

Trump's Healthcare Directive Aims to Reduce Medical Costs for African American Families

President Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 25 to enhance health care price transparency, aiding informed decision-making, especially for Black Americans. The order mandates federal agencies to enforce transparency rules, aiming to reduce costs...

Empowering Black Mothers: Revolutionary App Restores Birth Control

Black maternal mortality highlights critical healthcare disparities. Baby Scripts, a transformative app, empowers mothers by providing personalized resources and connecting them with essential care teams. Tackling biases and barriers, it offers virtu...

Unseen Impacts: Understanding the Depths of Tardive Dyskinesia's Effects

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a neurological disorder from prolonged medication use, causes involuntary movements like facial tics and severe full-body motions. Managing TD involves a comprehensive approach, including medications, therapies, and lifestyle...

Whoopi Goldberg Sheds Remarkable Weight with Breakthrough Slimming Medication!

Whoopi Goldberg candidly discusses her 100-pound weight loss using Mounjaro, a dual-agonist drug enhancing GLP-1 and GIP hormones. She advocates for openness about weight loss drugs, sharing her journey on The View. Mounjaro’s unique mechanism aids a...

Beat Constipation: 4 Effective Strategies

Uterine fibroids often cause bloating, heavy bleeding, and painful periods, but constipation is a surprising symptom. Studies show 8% experience constipation, while 45% struggle to empty bowels. Solutions include increasing fiber intake, staying hydr...

Unlocking Black Participation in Clinical Trials: Is Money the Answer?

Clinical trials offer patients access to groundbreaking treatments and provide researchers crucial data. However, participant diversity, particularly among Black Americans, remains a challenge due to healthcare mistrust. A 2024 JAMA study, led by Dr....

Hydration Check: Is Your Water Intake Sufficient?

What’s your favorite drink? From Auntie’s iced tea to punch at gatherings, beverages connect communities. Yet, 36% of Black adults lack adequate water intake. Dehydration affects heart, kidneys, cognition, aging, and even sexual health. Combat dehydr...

"Is 'Black Excellence' More Harmful Than Beneficial?"

Racial discrimination persists as a modern issue rooted in historical policies. Dante King's book, "Diagnosing Whiteness and Anti-Blackness," examines systemic anti-Blackness in America. Institutions built on white supremacy maintain racial biases, d...