Category : Lifestyle

UC grad uses GIS mapping software to reduce health care inequities

By Diana LaraKelvin Brown is on a mission to address critical health care disparities that affect underserved communities, including ethnic minorities and rural populations across the United States. Brown’s groundbreaking startup, Karneyium Hea...

Montgomery County to Host Black Women’s Sexual Health and Wellness Event for World AIDS Day

Montgomery County will commemorate World AIDS Day on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with a free breakfast, workshops on Black women’s sexual health, and on-site HIV testing at the Silver Spring Civic Building, highlighting the theme “Breaking the Silence Together...

‘I Can See Again’: How I Found Courage to Fight Diabetes and DME

Photo courtesy of Gwen Brewer Managing Type 2 diabetes is a vital step in maintaining overall health, as the condition can lead to serious complications affecting various organs and systems in the body. One such complication is diabetic macular edema...

AURORA Marries Art & Technology in Downtown Dallas

By Vicki MeekDowntown Dallas is about to be lit, both literally and figuratively this Saturday! AURORA2024 Biennial features 26 art activations by both Texas and international artists whocreate work that involves technology. The activations can be...

‘I’d Rather Be Persecuted Than Silent’: Rockhurst Fires Teacher for Standing With the Oppressed & Resisting Fascism

James Gillcrist speaking to Tom Roberts at NCR in October 6, 2016 “I pray I am a fool so as not to be exposed as a coward,” wrote James Gillcrist in an extraordinary open letter to the Rockhurst High School community. A theology and philosoph...

Which Vaginal Dryness Treatment is Right For You?

Statistics show that almost 17 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 50 experience vaginal dryness at some point in their lives. This condition is generally caused by low estrogen, which may be influenced by issues such as menopause, breastfee...

Addressing Medical Mistrust Regarding Black Clinical Trial Participation

Medical mistrust remains a significant barrier to clinical trial participation among Black Americans. In a recent discussion with BDO’s clinical trials editor Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Audrey Davis, Senior Director of Health Equity at Cancer S...

What To Expect From A Pelvic Exam

Generally, doctors recommend that women over the age of 21 get an annual pelvic exam. When you’re dealing with endometriosis, though, these exams may be required with higher frequency. This is why you need to know what the assessment entails and how...

Time to prepare your skin for Winter!

Adding a few go-to products to your routine can make a big difference in how your skin handles the colder months. Here’s a breakdown of essential skincare steps for cold weather with specific product recommendations:1. Gentle CleanserLook for a non-s...

Channel One Sound System Will Perform ‘Live And Direct’ At VP Records Retail Store In Jamaica, Queens On 11\19

By VP Records Photos: VP Records VP Records is excited to announce a special live performance by the legendary Channel One Sound System today, Tuesday, November 19th, from 5 to 6 PM EST, at the VP Records retail store located at 170-19 Jamaica...

Palm Springs Approves $6 Million in Reparations for Some Black and Latino Residents

In the 1960s, the City of Palm Springs razed buildings on a Native American reservation where hundreds of Black and Latino families lived. The square-mile area known as Section 14 was cleared out and homes were burned or destroyed, often with little...

Black businesses saw a boom under the Biden-Harris administration. Will they thrive under Trump?

In the final months of the Biden-Harris White House, the administration is touting significant gains for Black businesses over the past four years and working to ensure the successes will be cemented when President-elect Donald Trump and his administ...

Musk’s Starlink Was Not Connected to Vote Tabulation, Contrary to Online Claims

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Elon Musk’s Starlink system helped provide internet access to communities affected by the recent hurricanes. But online posts spread baseless claims that Starlink...

5 Breathing Exercises That Guarantee a Better Night’s Sleep

If falling asleep feels like a nightly battle, you’re far from alone. According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting millions of people. Around 30 percent of American adults report short-term...

Make The Road NY Responds To New Asylum Seeker Policy Changes

By Make The Road New York Photos: YouTube Screenshots NEW YORK, NY – In response to two policy changes announced by the Adams administration yesterday, which would allow migrant families with elementary-school children to stay in their current...