Category : Parenting/ Health

5 Expert-Backed Ways to Reduce Risk While Taking NSAIDs

For individuals coping with chronic ailments, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) often serve as essential pain management solutions. While these medications effectively alleviate discomfort and inflammation, extended use may result in cons...

Sleep Better Tonight: 9 Ways to Fix Your Sleep-Wake Cycle

As adults, we often become overwhelmed by daily burdens—work, parenting, and bills—which can make restful sleep feel out of reach. Disturbingly, the CDC reports that one-third of adults fail to get adequate rest, increasing the risk of chronic fatigu...

What Black Patients Need to Understand About Stroke Stem Cell Research

Stroke ranks as the fifth leading cause of mortality in the United States, escalating to the third position for women, with one in five women experiencing a stroke in their lifetime. For Black Americans, the risk is even more pronounced, as they face...

Getting the Right Prescription: Black Health and Medication Mismatches

For years, the humorous contrasts between Black and White cultures have been highlighted—often joking about seasoning differences in cooking. Yet, the more pressing inquiry may revolve around our physiological and medical variances. Social media post...

Could Voice Apps Like Alexa Be the Next Frontier in Recovery?

As the realms of smart homes and health intertwine, voice applications—driven by platforms like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri—are emerging as vital tools. No longer limited to asking for recipes or weather forecasts, these technologies are integr...

Who's Pulling the Strings? The Policy Forces Shaping Your Health

At the 2025 Black Health Connect Conference, the engaging panel titled “What in the Health Policy: An Update on the Shifting Landscape in Healthcare” injected a renewed sense of urgency into discussions regarding the intersection of policy, community...

Alzheimer’s Research Advances: What Clinical Trials Are Teaching Us

Have you or a loved one received an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis? Alzheimer’s is a neurological condition impacting memory, cognition, and behavior. It stands as the leading cause of dementia, a term that encompasses memory deficits and cognitive ch...

From Bedroom to Heart Health: 3 Intimacy Tips for Heart Failure Patients

Sexual apprehension is a common concern, particularly for individuals living with heart failure, a condition where the heart struggles to meet its demands. This can result in insufficient oxygen supply, leading to symptoms like fatigue and breathless...

Expecting and Diabetic? 5 Key Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings profound changes to a woman's life, particularly for those with gestational diabetes. The intersection of diabetes and pregnancy poses serious health challenges, especially within the Black community, where issues such as hypertensio...

How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Could Reshape U.S. Health Care

A Republican budget proposal may result in millions of Americans losing their health insurance and accumulating increased medical debt, particularly impacting Black families disproportionately, experts caution. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” sugges...

Comparing Hair Regrowth Options: Which Treatment Actually Works?

Hair loss is a significant concern for many Black women, influenced by factors such as traction alopecia, hormonal changes, or chronic styling damage. The emotional impact can manifest as lowered self-esteem, anxiety, and even identity struggles. For...

Living with Chronic Migraine as a Black Mom: One Woman’s Story

Jaime Sanders’ journey with Chronic Migraine has profoundly influenced her role as a fierce advocate within the migraine community. Her narrative is not solely one of struggle but embodies resilience and a commitment to uplift others. Known as the...

Breathing Techniques That Help Manage COPD and Boost Lung Health

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents challenges that can significantly hinder daily life. Symptoms such as wheezing, a sensation of chest constriction, persistent coughing, and breathlessness exacerbate this difficulty. While there i...

Hep C Diagnosis Guide: Must-Ask Questions for Your Next Appointment

Receiving a hepatitis C (Hep C) diagnosis can be a daunting experience, stirring emotions like shock, confusion, fear, and anxiety. Remember, you're not alone in this; Hep C can be contracted through various means, so avoid self-blame. It’s vital to...

Black Americans Left Out of Clinical Trials Due to Unfair Genetic Screening

Racial disparities in cancer outcomes are deeply concerning, starting with limited access to clinical trials. Research indicates that people of color, particularly Black Americans, are at a heightened risk of succumbing to cancer relative to white in...