Category : Parenting/ Health

Informed Conversations: Navigating Multiple Myeloma With Your Family

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson In the crowded conversation about health disparities within the Black community, there’s an urgent topic that deserves attention: multiple myeloma. This rare, incurable blood cancer forms in plasma cells, a t...

Comedian Shares How Two Strokes Almost Ended His Career: ‘I Fought Through’

PHOTO: BOBBY BANK/GETTY Comedian Keith Robinson is feeling proud of his comeback after two life-altering strokes left him struggling to speak for more than a year. Ahead of the release of his new comedy special “Different Strokes”, th...

5 Questions with Dr. Keven Stonewall on Black Men and Clinical Trials

Conversations about clinical trials are not particularly the most common topic of discussion for anyone especially among men and in particular, Black men. By fostering dialogue about our health in the Black community we can empower individuals to ma...

Could Your Genes Be Hiding a Lung Cancer Risk?

Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but what if there’s more to the story? A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Ed Esplin, a Clinical Geneticist at Invitae, reveals that genetic factors play a significant role in lung cancer susceptibility, i...

Soul Food and Sugar: 6 Delicious Substitutes for Black Diabetics

It’s called ‘soul’ food for a reason. But did you know all that good feeling may be coming at a serious cost to your health? Despite being the cornerstone of Black culture, many of these traditional dishes are packed with sugar, fat, and carbohydrat...

13 Golden Rules For Beautiful Brown Skin

Your skin protects your body, but that’s not all. It’s the face you present to the world. When healthy, it’s a source of beauty. The choices you make every day — what you eat, where you go, how you feel — affect how you...

The Fat-Burning Fruit Salad You Should Try This Summer

Can fruit salad help your weight loss goals? It sure can! But on the other hand, using the wrong combination of fruits, can backfire on you and keep your weight at a standstill. Here’s one of the best fruit salad recipes I use for weight loss...

Why Real-World Data Beyond Clinical Trials Matters, Especially for Black Communities

Real-world data (RWD) is becoming increasingly important for understanding how well medications and treatments work in everyday settings, especially for diverse populations like Black communities. It offers valuable insights beyond the controlled en...

Genetic Testing: How Uncertain Results Impact Our Health

Imagine getting a test result back from your doctor that says something might be wrong, but they’re not sure what it means yet. The uncertainty can be daunting, especially when it involves something as serious as cancer. This is the reality for many...

Academic Transition: How To Prepare For The Rigors Of College Courses

Transitioning from high school to college is an exciting yet challenging journey. College courses often come with higher academic rigor and increased expectations for independent learning. To navigate this transition successfully, preparing yourself...

Should Women Skip Panties to be Healthier? Some Doctors Think So

Are you thinking about doing away with panties? Some of us may think that this question is still up for debate, but scientifically there are real health benefits to both wearing and not wearing panties during the warmer months–and even in the...

The Working Mom’s Credo

As working moms we bear the burden of carrying our families on our backs. Indeed, this life is exquisite yet excruciating. Part of the reason it is so hard is because of the& inequities at home and at work. While those inequities may make us weary, w...

The Importance of Sun Protection in College: SPF & UV Safety

Sunscreen is a crucial product designed to protect our skin. Our skin is subjected to hundreds of harmful rays. These rays are called ultraviolet radiation (UV) that are emitted by the sun. UV radiation is divided into two main types: UVA and UVB. B...

My Story: How Trusting My Instincts Saved Me From a Heart Attack

Photo: Business Insider As a mother, there’s no greater joy than bringing a new life into the world. But for Alexis Hall, 29, her journey to motherhood was nearly cut short by a devastating heart attack just nine days after giving birth to her...

Waiting For Takeoff, Her Heart Stopped. Flight Attendants Came to the Rescue.

(Photo courtesy of Vonnie Gaither) Vonnie Gaither hated leaving a reunion of extended family in Baltimore. Still, she had to tear herself away to start the trek back home to Anchorage, Alaska. Her flight from Baltimore to Salt Lake City was uneventfu...