Category : Parenting/ Health

8 Diseases That Can Occur In Black People with Crohn’s Disease

Despite the evidence to the contrary, many doctors still believe that Black Americans don’t develop digestive issues as often as other ethnicities. This is especially true when it comes to Crohn’s disease. The fact that other illnesses can co-exist...

6 Myths About Clinical Trials That Are Keeping Us Out of Them

Clinical trials help doctors and researchers find new ways to treat diseases. They can also offer patients a chance to try a potential treatment and help future patients diagnosed with the same disease. Ray Robles, a research specialist who ov...

Partnering Later in Life: How to Do It Right…or Better

Truly committed love the second time around (or the third, or the fourth…no judgment) can be so sweet. You are wiser and able to make better choices, even if they don’t always result in success. You realize you are a work in progress. You have picke...

Alone or Lonely: When Solitude Becomes Unhealthy

Life brings its ups and downs. When my father passed away last year, I needed some time alone…apart from courteous “How’re you doings” and polite “You need anythings”…to process the solemn reality of it all. It was bigger than me and covered me in a...

“No More ‘Do It Later'”: Deondre Williams on Life After Colon Cancer

Deondre Williams is a shining example of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. As a survivor of colon cancer, he has not only overcome the disease but has also dedicated himself to raising awareness and advocating for early screenings an...

The 4 Stages of Clinical Trials And What They Mean

Clinical trials are research studies that use human volunteers to determine whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe for people to use. Clinical trials aim to increase medical knowledge about disease treatment, diagnosis, and prevent...

5 Digestive Disorders To Look Out For in Black Children

You know what it’s like. The kids come home from school and they’re under the weather. Runny nose, cough, fever, feeling yucky, and spreading all those lovely germs your way. But what if your child’s upset tummy and nausea are something more? More...

The Next Chapter: What to Look for in a Second Career

What do you do when: there’s job loss, forced retirement, downsizing, or a layoff just one time too many; even a side hustle wouldn’t put enough of a dent in your basic living expenses; and the 9 to 5 is more of an earworm than a siren song calling...

BREAKING: O.J. Simpson Passes Away at 76 from Cancer

(Photo by Steve Marcus-Pool/Getty Images) One of the nation’s greatest football players-turned actor, O.J. Simpson, who later became a household name when he was charged with the 1994 murder of his ex-wife and her friend, passed away on Wednesd...

4 Tips To Get Sandal-Worthy Feet This Summer

It’s time to get your feet ready for the summer festivities. Spring is well underway. As we move into the warmer, joyous months of summer, we transition from rocking stylish leather boots to open-toe sandals and heels. The winter months can be...

Is It Just the Winter Blues? Recognizing Seasonal Depression in Black Women

When we think about remarkable changes in the world, it’s clear that Black women have played a significant role ranging from fashion trends to economic growth. However, there are certain factors that can limit them from reaching their true pot...

Hip-Hop Legendary DJ Passes Away at 57

(Photo credit: Instagram) One of hip-hop’s most influential DJs, producers, and radio personalities, DJ Mister Cee, has passed away at the age of 57, his home station HOT 97 said Wednesday. “Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and co...

Aging Gracefully: How Your Brain Changes During Your 40s, 50s & 60s

As we age, it’s natural to notice changes in our bodies, from the appearance of our skin to the way our muscles and joints feel. But what about our brains? Many of us expect our memory and thinking skills to remain the same as we enter midlife and b...

A Black Woman’s Guide to Fibroids & Fertility Fears

Historically speaking, Black women have been the center of discourses when it comes to uterine fibroids. There is no denying the clear health disparity when considering the unfortunate fact that Black women develop fibroids from an earlier age and g...

Spring Allergy Season Is Here: How You Can Manage Symptoms

Spring brings warmer weather, sunnier skies, green trees and . . . allergy season. For people with pollen allergies, a new growing season often means allergy symptoms. Tree pollen is the most common allergen this time of year. The warmer temperatur...