Category : Parenting/ Health

An Optometrist Explains: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Eye Care

Dr. Ansel Johnson emphasizes the critical importance of early eye care for children’s learning and development. Discover how advancements in myopia management, diabetes monitoring, and cutting-edge technologies like OCT and dark adaptometry are...

3 Summer Treats to Avoid if You Have Eczema

Living with a skin condition like eczema can cause discomfort, especially in the summer when your flare-ups may be more aggressive due to the humid heat. But did you know that the summer treats you enjoy indulging in may also be the cause of your it...

Exhaustion & Crohn’s: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling WIPED OUT

In case you didn’t know, research indicates that so-called Crohn’s fatigue affects as many as 70 percent of people during flare-ups and 40-50 percent when in remission. However, it’s often misunderstood and oftentimes doesn’t get the attention...

Getting to the Source: Why Lupus is Misdiagnosed so Often in Our Community

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks the healthy tissues in your body. A few common symptoms include skin rashes, mouth sores, fatigue, swollen joints, and joint pain. Studies show that Black women are three times more like...

The 4 Best Exercises For Sexy Arms And Back

No more being afraid to wear a chic sexy sleeveless dress or tank top because you’ve got a bad case of the arm jiggles. Of course, you can’t just wish for this to happen, you’ve got to work it! So, work it you will. Here’s what you need to tone and...

8 Medications You Should Not Take in the Summer Heat

It’s crucial to pay attention to the often-overlooked side effect of medications during heat waves, which the Environmental Protection Agency says are increasing in both intensity and frequency. But one thing to remember that it’s not just those sti...

8 Myths About Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment You Shouldn’t Believe

Scouring the internet about health conditions can be overwhelming at times. You may come across a vast amount of information and have a hard time deciphering what's fact and what's fiction. Here are 8 myths about metastatic breast cancer that you sh...

The Silent Killer Affecting the Black Community: What You Need to Know

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often referred to as a “silent killer” due to its lack of noticeable symptoms until it reaches a dangerous level. This condition disproportionately affects the Black community, making awareness an...

This Sarcoma Clinical Trial Reduces Risk of Relapse by 43%

A glimmer of hope emerged for patients with sarcoma in a recent clinical trial. Researchers funded by Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) achieved a breakthrough in treating two common types of soft tissue sarcoma, reducing the risk of relapse by 43 percent a...

Thinking of Black Market Shopping for Ozempic? Think Again

‘Wonder drug’ Ozempic has swept the globe as the new quick fix for weight loss. Everybody and their auntie wants to get their hands on it. The problem is, that supply is struggling to keep up with demand. Solution? Just go to the black market. Onlin...

Empowering Black Women: Latest Innovations in Breast Cancer Treatment

Recent advancements in the treatment of breast cancer have brought about significant improvements in patient care. These include the use of smaller operations, personalized treatment plans based on precision oncology, and the development of new targ...

7 Simple Secrets For A Faster Metabolism

The human body is funny…one minute, you’re eating cookies all the time and thinking it’s great if you actually managed to get in four hours of sleep – and still can fit all your clothes. The next minute, umm…not so much. RELATED: 15 Foods That Speed...

NFL Legend Michael Irvin Opens Up About Wife’s Struggle with Alzheimer’s

Michael Irvin and his wife Sandy Harrell photographed in 2019 in Atlanta. PHOTO: DIA DIPASUPIL/GETTY Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin recently opened up about his wife Sandy’s struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s, a cond...

What Black Women Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials

Ovarian cancer is an abnormal growth of cells or tumors in the ovaries. Some forms of ovarian cancer are more aggressive than others, like high-grade serous ovarian cancer, which is common and fast-spreading. Ovarian cancer clinical trials are essen...

6 Everyday Products That Could Ruin Your Gut!

Gut health is body health. If your gut is messed up, your overall well-being will feel it too. In fact, too often, many of us consume things that upset the balance of our guts – and we don’t even know it! Even if you don’t have noticeable dige...