Health
The actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr.'s passing is shedding light on heart health, something once viewed as an issue affecting older people.
A breast cancer diagnosis can be life-shattering. Check out Black celebrity breast cancer survivors inspiring us.
The board-certified OB-GYN and star of Bravo’s Married to Medicine is expanding her mission to empower women by partnering with the makers of Nexplanon, the contraceptive arm implant.
Black women do it all, so our health needs more than willpower. Here are 7 essential vitamins every Black woman needs to thrive, not just survive.
Women's health expert Dr. LaKeischa McMillan drops gems on "the change of life” ahead of her upcoming appearance at the National Menopause Show.
7 Bible Verses to Help You Get Through Seasonal Depression As the days grow shorter and colder, many people find themselves struggling with seasonal depression. The lack of sunlight, colder weather, and isolation can weigh heavy on the heart. But God’s Word reminds us that even in our darkest seasons, His light still shines. If […]
Environmental racism is defined as environmental injustice that occurs within a racialized context, both in practice and policy.
The Wellness in Black Life (WIBL) project will hold an upcoming panel on Aug. 20 centered on the voices of Black men and boys in defining what true health and well-being looks like—on their terms.
Despite mounting evidence that Black women in the U.S. face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality, efforts to close the gap remain inconsistent. How do we change this?
When every headline feels like a personal blow and your spirit stays in fight-or-flight, here’s how to combat news fatigue.
Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.
The Young Doctors Project partners with Howard University to guide high school boys of color toward futures in health professions.
