Category : Parenting/ Health

How Does Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Work? 5 Things You Need to Know

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In SCD, the red blood cells become misshapen (sickle-shaped), leading to blockages in blood vessels, chronic pain, and organ da...

The 10 Best Booty-Building Exercises

Who doesn’t want a great butt? Well, all it takes are the right exercises and a healthy diet. While you work on eating well, you can find some great exercises in this article that are meant to keep your butt toned. Interestingly, a firm butt isn’t j...

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare For Medicare Open Enrollment

The Annual Enrollment Period is October 15 to December 7, when a Medicare Beneficiary is eligible to change their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan. This means that Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner and insurance provide...

Why Black Men Are 70% More Likely to Get Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men globally. However, when it comes to racial disparities, Black men are disproportionately affected in terms of both diagnosis and mortality. Research shows that Black men are 70 percent...

Tips For Staying Safe At College Parties

If you are a college student, you know better than anyone that college is a bundle of fun! You have met people from all over and encountered many fun moments and interesting things that make up for an amazing college experience. However, you also kn...

Got Dense Breasts? Here’s What the FDA’s New Rule Means for You!

In March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a critical mandate regarding breast density. Under this new rule, mammography centers across the United States must notify women about their breast density after undergoing a mammogra...

R&B Singer Syleena Johnson Reveals Battle with Mental Health Disorder

(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Syleena Johnson, the decorated and soulful R&B singer, has been singing what’s been on the minds of women for decades now. With her trutful, tell-it-like-it-is lyrics and rich melodius tunes, he...

Which Contraceptive Is Right for You? 4 Things to Consider

With so much information online and an overwhelming number of contraceptive options available, choosing the right method can feel daunting. Should you take the pill, get an IUD, try an injection, or opt for an estrogen-free option? These are just so...

5 Key Takeaways from the Harris-Winfrey ‘Unite for America’ Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, joins Oprah Winfrey at a campaign event in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on September 19, 2024. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Thousands of supporters voiced that Vice President Kamala Harris is the right person to serve...

This Overlooked Disease Is Killing Twice as Many Black Americans—Here’s Why

Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that disproportionately impacts Black Americans. Despite making up only 13 percent of the U.S. population, Black individuals account for over 20 percent of multiple myeloma cases. Yet, this disease often go...

Black Kids Are Missing From Pediatric Eye Disease Clinical Trials

Black children are often left out of pediatric eye disease trials, and it’s keeping them out of opportunities for treatment. What is Pediatric Eye Disease? Pediatric eye disease encompasses a range of conditions affecting children’s vision, includin...

Did You Know ATTR-CM Affects Black Communities More Than Any Other?

As a whole, we (Black people) have got to start having these tough conversations, especially when it comes to our health. I believe that a pretty good amount of us operate from the “out of sight, out of mind” perspective or the whole “that could nev...

6 Reasons to Get “Whole Life” Insurance Policy TODAY

You’ve heard of life insurance, but how about “whole life” insurance policies? While planning for the future is important to us all, sometimes, we need a little extra. In some cases, the typical life insurance policies are simply lacking. If you’r...

I Tried Gene Therapy—and Haven’t Needed a Blood Transfusion Since!

Photo: Lyric Porter Sickle cell disease (SCD) has long been a significant health challenge in the Black American community, disproportionately affecting individuals of African descent. This inherited blood disorder alters the shape of red blood cells...

Black Woman’s Tragic Death Reignites National Debate on Strict Abortion Bans

Photo: Facebook Deciding to terminate a pregnancy can be a tough decision for any woman. When it comes to abortion access, Black women are heavily impacted by abortion bans. That has led many women of color in states with strict bans to travel acros...