Category : Parenting/ Health

Wifey or Mommy? What Role Are You Playing in Your Man’s Life

We’ve all heard of “The Honey-Do List”, that combination of chores, projects, and errands a sista might give her man to accomplish on the weekend or on a routine basis when he’s off work. He does this out of love and to share in doing the tasks need...

Kamala Harris: Who Is She and What She Stands For

(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) During January 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first female vice president of the United States. Upon swearing in, she also became the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to hold that...

Losing His Sight at 13 Turned Him Into the World’s Fastest Athlete

David Brown isn’t just a runner; he’s a force of nature. At 31, Brown is not only aiming for his fourth consecutive Paralympic Games but also rewriting the narrative of what it means to be a world-class athlete. Competing i...

3 Minutes of Flossing Can Save Your Life, Here’s How…

Many Americans brush their teeth twice a day, but only a few of them are flossing daily. Some dentists even suggest that flossing is more important than actually flossing. Although brushing is what keeps the surface of your teeth clean, flossing is...

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials for Black Americans

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, after Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, nearly one million people in the United States have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and that number is expected to furt...

6 False Causes of HIV

We’ve all heard of HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus. But did you know, despite the general awareness among the public, there are still many misconceptions? In fact, the average person may still struggle to realize how (and how not) this virus is...

3 Reasons Not to Turn Your Hobby Into a Side-Hustle

When did having a hobby require turning fun into an enterprise? In the world of Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, no activity has value unless its product has a price. It sets a high standard and a heavy burden. That burden invites overwhelm and stress that s...

6 Questions Black Parents HAVE to Ask their Pediatrician

While going to the pediatrician isn’t always a fun experience, there are many ways to improve it. Does your child get nervous or anxious? Do you get nervous or anxious, unsure of what issues may crop up or what health issues you should be focused on...

FLiRTy Summer: All You Need to Know About the Latest COVID Variants

As summer rolls in, so does another wave of COVID-19. This time, it’s driven by the FLiRT variants, KP.3 and KP.2. Understanding these new variants and knowing how to protect yourself is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive guide on navigat...

Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials: What Black People Need to Know

Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune disease that impairs the pancreas’s ability to produce insulin. Insulin is crucial for enabling sugar (also known as glucose) to enter cel...

From Tanzania to Capitol Hill: My Quest for Equity in Colon Cancer Treatment

Photo courtesy of HTBARH Imagine dedicating your life to making healthcare more equitable and accessible for everyone, especially those in marginalized communities. This is precisely what Angele Russell has done. With a rich background in public serv...

Could Hypnosis Be The Cure?

Have you ever sat and thought about the number of different types of therapies there are for the different types of medical conditions? Probably not, but stop and think for a second. Ask yourself this: if technology is advancing at lightning speed,...

150-Pound Weight Loss: How Meal Prep Transformed His Body

Rashard Keen, before and after losing 150 pounds. (Courtesy of Rashard Keen) When a person loses a significant amount of weight, many of those transformations have one thing in common: they decided to change. Something in them clicked and they made a...

Singer Suffers Multiple Broken Bones, Broken Neck and Fractured Skull in Car Accident

(Photo by Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images) Singer Brandon Casey from the hit group, Jagged Edge, was involved in a severe car accident that left him with multiple broken bones and a fractured skull. Casey, 42, turned to Instagram on Tuesday (July 16) to...

Resilience Reborn: How I Transformed Trauma into Triumph

Photo courtesy of Ce Anderson Ce Anderson’s story is a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and empowerment. Born to a single mother during the height of the crack epidemic in Washington, D.C., Ce’s early life was marked by...