Category : Parenting/ Health

Kids Deserve Better

By The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Did you know that blood cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for children, accounting for 40% of pediatric cancer cases? In fact, nearly 55,000 children and adolescents in the United States currently ha...

Homemade Baby Food: Simple Recipes & Storage Tips

Baby food, assortment of fruit and vegetable puree, flat lay, top view In the world of newborn care, the decision between handmade and store-bought baby food is critical and weighs heavily on the minds of many parents. While convenience is important,...

Toni Braxton Reveals She ‘Was Told to Hide’ Lupus: ‘I Felt Like a Hypochondriac’

Toni Braxton on the SHE MD podcast. Photo: SHE MD PODCAST/YOUTUBE Toni Braxton, the renowned singer behind hits like “Un-Break My Heart”, has not only captured hearts with her music but also inspired many with her courageous battle agains...

The Link Between High Blood Pressure, Fibroids and Black Women

Did you know that keeping an eye on your blood pressure could be a game-changer in preventing uterine fibroids, especially for Black women? Recent research has uncovered a strong connection between high blood pressure and the development...

Seeing a Difference? 5 Signs Your UC is Affecting Your Vision

About 10 percent of Americans with some form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may also end up developing problems with impacted vision. This is important to monitor, as the anti-inflammatory medications used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), such...

Top 10 Cities With The Best Tap Water

Not all city tap water tastes the same (just ask the people in Flint, Michigan). Many people opt to have bottled water delivered in the home or they just buy bottled water rather than open up their tap and get water from the sink. Some people do it...

Sexy Food: 6 Foods That Strengthen Your Orgasm & Sex Life

Let’s talk about sex baby. No, let’s really talk about sex. Do you ever feel like you lack sexual desire? Do you easily get tired when having sex? Lose your breath? Can’t get it up? Not having that mind-blowing orgasm you desire? Well, guess what? I...

Beyond the Finish Line: Olympian Gabby Thomas’ Race for Gold & Health Equity

In the world of track and field, Gabby Thomas shines as a two-time Olympic medalist with a passion that extends far beyond the finish line. “I grew up doing pretty much every sport under the sun, mainly soccer. I started running reluctantly because...

Don’t Ignore the Signs: Early Signs of Lupus all Sistas Should Know

The uncomfortable truth; lupus is more common in females than males. Nine out of ten adults with the condition are female. Black females are three times more likely to develop lupus than white females. Clearly, Black women are in no position to igno...

The Best 7 Facial Cleansers For Black And Brown Skin

When it comes to a good skincare routine, less is best. Simple, natural, and effective ingredients are essential to clearing your skin for that natural melanin glow. Ladies, you’ll love this list! Fellas, you’ll find gems in here too! Here are seven...

Soul Food Remix: Five Soul Food Recipes Without The Bad Stuff

Soul food has been the foundation of so many meals in the Black community for decades (if not centuries). Soul food has brought food to the hungry and communities together many times. But as the years have passed, more and more research has been do...

4 Tips To Make Your Clinical Trial Search Easier

Whether you are a healthy volunteer or enrolling in a study for a specific condition, being a clinical trial participant can offer many benefits. It gives you the chance to be more involved in medical treatments, gain access to new therapies and be...

Q&A: Are Black Americans Facing a Silent Crisis with Colorectal Cancer?

Despite advances in medicine, colorectal cancer remains a significant threat, particularly among minority communities. Shockingly Black Americans face the second-highest mortality and incidence rates in the U.S., being 35 percent more likely...

Patient Enrollment in Cancer Treatment Trials Up About 7 Percent

Patient enrollment in cancer treatment trials is 7.1 percent, higher than historical estimates, according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Joseph M. Unger, Ph.D., from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in S...

When Dating Gets Real: Disclosing Chronic Conditions with a New Partner

You did it! You’ve finally dipped your toe into the dating pool. You’ve met someone and they have got serious potential. They’re thoughtful and kind. Funny and articulate. They even like the same television shows as you! Sounds like you’re no longe...