Category : Parenting/ Health

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...

Ditch the Discomfort: 5 Lactose-Free Alternatives to Dairy

That uncomfortable ache you’re feeling in your tummy could be lactose intolerance, which is your body’s innate response to the overconsumption of milk sugar in your diet. The disorder, which may lead to mild to intense diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cr...

15 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Clinical Trials

Even though you may have heard of clinical trials before, there’s a lot of information that you might not have. This information can heavily influence whether or not you should consider joining a trial so it’s good to know which questions to ask. ...

The Power of Prevention: Dr. Maria Ryan’s Tips for a Healthier Mouth

Dr. Maria Ryan, Chief Clinical Officer for Colgate, is all about creating a world where oral disease is no longer the world’s biggest health crises. She knows that learning is the key to preventing cavities, gum trouble, and the dreaded oral cancer....

15 Tips For Gardening Without Triggering Your Asthma

It used to be true that asthmatics were better off avoiding gardens completely. Fortunately, you don’t have to throw out your pruning shears yet. If you’re living with asthma but still want to reap the rewards of a backyard or community garden, ther...

How Safe Is Oral Sex?

When it comes to HIV, not all acts of sex are equal. Some of them carry a greater risk of passing on the virus than others. While oral sex doesn’t have as high a risk as other types of sexual activity, that doesn’t mean the risk is completely zero....