Against the Odds: Empowerment, Education, and Action for Thriving in the Face of Disparities
Let National Minority Health Month be more than an awareness campaign. Let it be a transformational month.
Think You’re Too Young to Get Colon Cancer? Think Again
Screening for colorectal cancer has never been easier – or more important.
Measles Fears in the United States: What You Should Know
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications, especially in young children and individuals with weakened immune systems.
5 Tips for Self-Empowerment After a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis
Here are five tips for taking control of your care after a bladder cancer diagnosis.
5 Ways to Boost Healthier Living During National Nutrition Month
Embrace National Nutrition Month by learning how food connects people to their cultures, families and communities.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes, Impacts, and the Jorden Family’s Life-Changing Story
Fifteen-year-old Seanton Jorden was at a friend’s house playing video games when another friend, who had come over to join them, shot him in the head with a pellet gun.
Annual Exam Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy
Generally, annual exams are offered at no cost to you through Medicare or Medicare Advantage and there are a host of reasons to get one.
Flu Cases Skyrocket Nationwide, Overwhelming Hospitals and Closing Schools
The CDC reported that at least 24 million people have been infected this season, with 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths, including 57 children.
Maternal Mortality Remains Alarmingly High for Black Women Despite Overall Decline
Black women in the United States continued to face the highest maternal mortality rates, dying at a rate more than three times higher than white women, according to a newly released report from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Unleash Your Creativity in the Kitchen and Eat Healthier This Year
Here’s how to unleash your creativity to ensure your meals and snacks satisfy your cravings.
Ready-To-Use Glucagon Emphasized in Latest Diabetes Guidelines
Experts now say that you should have a prescription for ready-to-use glucagon if you are at risk of developing low blood sugar.
New Research Shows African Americans Face Sharply Higher Dementia Risks
Factors such as genetics, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, and mental health challenges also contribute to the rising dementia rates.
Wendy Williams Speaks Out: ‘I Am Not Cognitively Impaired; I Am in Prison’
Wendy Williams stunned her fans as she revealed deep frustrations with a conservatorship she described as “emotional abuse.”
Looking to Up Your Fitness in the New Year? Experts Say Tech Can Help
From wearables to apps, New Year’s fitness resolutions are getting a tech boost that’s catching on.