Category : Parenting/ Health

Worry-Free Workout Hair

Forty percent of Black women have at one time avoided exercise for fear it would mess up their hair, researchers at the Wake Forest School of Medicine report. One reason may be pricey treatments: Sixty-two percent said they regularly had their hair...

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Hidden Gems in Black History: The Richest Man That Ever Lived!

& When you search for the wealthiest people in the world, few – if any – of them will be Black. However, It’s interesting to know that at one point the richest person in the world was a Black king known as Mansa Musa. Here’s what yo...

Community Voices in Health Equity Summit: Clinical Trial Diversity

Clinical Trial Diversity: How to transform diverse patient recruitment…quickly! Panel: Joel Bevel, Tik Tok “Medical Myth Buster” influencer, Medical Student; Ponda Motsepe-Ditshego, MD, Amgen; Rizwana Seeham, Blueprint; Deonda...

Isabella Strahan Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis

Sophia Strahan/Instagram Isabella Strahan, who recently made headlines after her groundbreaking interview about her cancer diagnosis, has shared a cute picture with her twin sister, Sophia, on her Instagram page. The duo posted a picture and a video...

Does Low-Level Light Therapy Work For Alopecia?

Nobody likes losing hair. Thinning hair, receding hairlines, pattern baldness – all these conditions can be distressing. We feel less attractive, we feel older, and sometimes we feel like there’s nothing we can do! While most of us will exper...

5 Gentle Yoga Techniques for Joint Pain Relief

Sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis know more than a thing or two about pain and swelling. An autoimmune condition causing chronic inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis can impact everything from one’s joints to even the eyes, heart, and veins. Fortunat...

Radiation vs Chemo: Your Options for Metastatic Breast Cancer

As breast cancer worsens in the body, it may take on several names. Advanced breast cancer, late-stage breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer are all terms used to describe this point. The real question is: what can you do about it? While many...

Black Can Crack: 5 Ways We Prematurely Age Our Skin

Be careful that your lifestyle and habits do not lead you to prematurely age your skin. It’s ironic how things are– younger people often want to look older, while older people want to look younger. Though most of us are fully aware that...

4 Late Night Snacks that Shrink Your Belly

Midnight munchies got you looking all over the for the perfect snack to satisfy your hunger? Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’re serving up a delightful selection of homemade snacks that are not only healthy but also fun...

Dead Weight: Knowing When to End a Friendship

Good friends are hard to come by. So when we find them and form a friendship, the last thing we want to imagine is it falling apart. But the reality is that, as we evolve, not every friendship will stand the test of time. So, in addition to your gut...

It’s Time to Take Charge of Your Prostate Health. Here’s How!

Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern for men, and understanding the intricacies of detection, treatment, and participation in clinical trials is crucial. In a recent podcast for Antidote’s “Talk of the Towne”, Antidote’s...

Bacterial Vaginosis: What Black Women Need to Know

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal condition in women of reproductive age in the United States, affecting approximately 21 million women. BV has also been shown to disprop...

Uncommon Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in the Black Community

Lung cancer remains a significant health concern for all communities, but within the Black community, there are often hidden risk factors that contribute to higher rates of this disease. While smoking is a well-known risk factor for lung cancer, oth...

7 Signs You’re At Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is also known as insulin resistance syndrome. This health phenomenon encompasses a combination of conditions that increase your risk of developing specific issues such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. The go...