Category : Parenting/ Health

6 Unexpected Remedies for Lower PSA in Black Men

Is your PSA too high? Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer or are you at risk for developing it? Simply want ways to get that pesky number down? If this sounds like you, you’ve got options. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is a commo...

5 Ways to Treat Lupus on Brown Skin

Caused by an autoimmune condition that attacks your organs and tissues, lupus is no joke. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, Black women, in particular, are roughly three times as likely to develop the disease compared to white women. Gi...

A Clinical Trial Saved My Life: Surviving Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Mel Mann shares his personal story of survival after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 1995. Given only three years left to live, Mel was shocked and worried about his young daughter and wife. The only possibility for a cure was the di...

Old Looking Hands? 5 Ways To Turn Back The Clock

Ever shaken or held someone’s hand and it took all of you to think why this person may be a lot older than they seemed? It’s mainly because of the hard, scaly skin on their fingers and knuckles, topped off with older-looking wrinkly fing...

4 Ways Flatirons Can Damage Your Hair

Flatirons are a common tool at home or the salon to help sisters achieve their desired hairstyle. But over time, how can heat affect your hair? We’ve compiled a few tips to consider when using flatirons. Your Hair Is Just Like Your Skin The ha...

Living with HIV: 6 Unexpected Challenges Black Patients Face

The facts are the facts. Black people living with HIV and AIDs face a higher risk of all kinds of health-related issues. Not only do Black Americans account for nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population with HIV (despite being just ~14 percent of the...

5 Things Every Black Adult Should Know About RA

RA got you feeling down, heavy, and filled with pain? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about achy joints. It’s an inflammatory condition that affects the whole body, and it’s crucial to understand this distinction. For Black ad...

Ashanti Announces Pregnancy: “Motherhood is Something That I Have Looked Forward to”

PHOTO: SUZANNE CORDEIRO/SHUTTERSTOCK Ashanti and Nelly recently announced on Instagram that they are expecting a baby and have gotten engaged. It’s exciting news for their fans and followers as there has been ongoing speculation. The 43-year-ol...

Dr. William Carson on 3 Reasons Clinical Trials Are Safe for Black Americans

In Dr. William Carson’s experience, he says, “It is as difficult today to get African Americans to participate in clinical trials as it was 20 years ago.” Why is that? Many of us are fearful about clinical trials, recalling the Tusk...

Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Black Breast Cancer Survivors

Congratulations on your journey as a breast cancer survivor! Your health is precious, and recent research highlights the importance of healthy eating in safeguarding your heart health. A new study reveals that adopting a heart-healthy diet can signi...

7 Medical Factors Impacting Your Ability to Conceive

Embarking on the journey to parenthood is an exciting chapter filled with dreams of tiny toes and sweet lullabies. However, for some, this path may come with unexpected twists and turns. If you’ve been wondering about the secrets to making con...

My Story: “Diagnosed At Age 9, But I Didn’t Let That Stop Me”

& Dorian booked his first series in 1996 co-starring, as parapsychologist Diamont Teague, on the weekly syndicated dramatic series “Baywatch Nights”. This led to several guest star appearances on prime-time TV series such as “L...

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...