Studies show that hair straightening chemicals are linked to higher cancer risks.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many ways to show your support and raise awareness. Here are 8 of them.

via UrbanHouseCallMagazine.com It is estimated that 1 in 8 women will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in her lifetime.  So it is not unusual that all of us know at least 1 person that has been affected, if we have not been personally affected. What’s interesting is that breast cancer is actually one condition that our community […]

via UrbanHouseCall.com Mammograms are available for uninsured or underinsured in the Komen Charlotte Service Area. Individuals who are un/underinsured may qualify for a free mammogram made possible by community grants provided by Susan G. Komen Charlotte. The Komen Charlotte 13-county service area includes: Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Richmond, Rowan, Stanly and […]

Many women suffer from uterine fibroids and aren’t aware that they have options. I was able to sit down and discuss with Dr. Eric Wang of Charlotte Radiology about one of those options.  

Many women suffer from uterine fibroids and aren’t aware that they have options. I was able to sit down and discuss with Dr. Eric Wang of Charlotte Radiology about one of those options.  

I often get calls about the commercials we are running. Health related information is always an attention getter, but one in particular is uterine fibroids. I get so many calls from women wanting to know more,  and wanting help.

Source via: NEWSONE March is Women’s History Month, a time to look at the many contributions women have made throughout history.  But lately, there have been a number of studies examining the lives of Black women, from their body sizes in comparison to White women to assessing that they’re more likely to get swept up […]

One of my favorite quotes of all time is by Lauryn Hill. On her CD MTV Unplugged 2.0 Hill talked about the freeing power of honesty and transparency. “We were in Florida this weekend. We took the kids to Disney World. They gave us a tour so they escorted us through the back. And when […]

Via Source:  Stretch Marks: How To Make Them Disappear for Good Posted by Margaret Francois on Aug 4, 2011 I remember the first time I saw a stretch mark on my body. I was about 13 years old. My older sister and I were taking a dip in the pool, and she noticed them. “Oh, […]

I Love Oprah! There’s so many words that can describe who and what she represents.  I’ll share one, Regal. You can  see the elevation of her mission and vision through all that she does.  She never ceases to amazes me with her selfless acts of love and empowerment.