Category : Parenting/ Health

6 Psoriasis Self-Assessment Tools Black People Need to Know About

A chronic skin condition responsible for rapid skin cell growth, psoriasis can turn normal healthy-looking skin into something out of a horror movie! Whether it’s red, scaly patches, burning flesh, stiff joints, or thickened nails, the symptoms of p...

Deion Sanders’ Update on His Amputation: “I’m Fighting Back!”

(Photo by Tom Cooper/Getty Images for Prime Video) NFL Hall-of-Famer and Colorado Football coach Deion Sanders didn’t hesitate to shock both the show’s hosts and viewers by displaying his dismembered foot, an action that left Good Morning...

Color Theory: 10 Summer Colors That Make Brown Skin Glow

While color theory has been around for decades, we still haven’t run out of ways to use it in various industries. The fashion industry uses the principles of color theory – and the color wheel it’s based on – to determine the combinations...

From Besties to Frenemies: The Truth About Outgrowing Your Childhood Friends

“Some people are in your life for a season. Some people are in your life for a reason.” This saying speaks a truth that we’ve all experienced: the challenge of preserving friendships for the long term, not just for a situational duration. That seems...

Genes or Lifestyle? How Your Path to Obesity Influences Your Heart Health

You might already know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of various health conditions, including heart disease. However, a new study suggests that the reasons behind your obesity—whether they’re genetic or lifestyle-related...

Why Belly Fat is a Bigger Threat to Your Heart Than You Realize

You might think that only those who are overweight need to worry about heart health, but extra padding around your belly can spell trouble for your heart even if you’re not technically overweight. According to a new scientific statement from t...

9 Common Myths About HIV Transmission

HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a significant global health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite advancements in medical research and awareness campaigns, numerous myths and misconceptions about how HIV is spread continue...

Transform Your Health with Walnuts: 6 Delicious Recipes You Must Try!

Walnuts, the wrinkled, brain-like nuts that have been a staple in human diets for thousands of years, are celebrated not only for their rich, earthy flavor but also for their myriad health benefits. Packed with essential nutrients, walnuts offer a s...

This Clinical Trial May Have Treated Aggressive Lymphoma Without Chemo

(HealthDay News) — An experimental cancer treatment regimen is achieving full remissions in some patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma, researchers report. The five-drug combination does not include chemotherapy. Rather, it simultaneously zeroes...

Fight Back: Essential Tips for Black Men to Prevent Cancer

June marks Men’s Health Month, a crucial time to spotlight and educate on men’s health issues, particularly the alarming racial health disparity gap. Black men, in particular, suffer from significantly worse health outcomes compared to men of...

8 Uncommon Eczema Triggers for People with Dark Skin

Also called atopic dermatitis, eczema is a common skin condition resulting in all kinds of itchy, painful skin. Although it is seen across demographics and age groups, eczema is most common in Black people, especially kids. But it doesn’t stop ther...

How Does Being Overweight Harm the Heart?

Want to know your vulnerability to heart disease? Like it or not, one of the best ways to know is to get on the scale. If you're unhappy with what the scale tells you, you're not alone. Despite our national obsession with thinness, Americans are hea...

3 Ways to Make Your Home Safer for Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s

Imagine navigating a maze of bright lights, loud noises, and hidden trip hazards every day. For a person with Alzheimer’s, this can be a daily reality, fraught with discomfort and danger. The Alzheimer’s Foundat...

Diagnosed at 40: Why I Refused to Let Breast Cancer Define Me

Photos courtesy of Juel Copeland Juel Copeland’s journey to becoming an esteemed educator and Dean is deeply rooted in her unique personal experiences and unwavering determination. As someone who grew up in a military family, Copeland’s e...

Why I Chose to Do an Experimental Trial to Potentially Cure My Sickle Cell Disease

Danielle Lee during treatment. For as long as I can remember, sickle cell disease has been a part of my life. It was something my mom always talked openly about—I was diagnosed with it before I was even born. As a child, I remember being in and out o...