Health

Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Black Women

Breast cancer, traditionally viewed as a disease primarily affecting older women, is increasingly being diagnosed…

Endometrial Cancer: Addressing Screening Gaps for Black Women

Endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, has…

Unspoken Anger: The Hidden Health Crisis Affecting Black Women

In recent years, the phrase “Protect Black Women” has been examined and debated. The truth…

Understanding Prostate Health for Black Men: Black Women in Support and Advocacy

Prostate Health Month is an important time to raise awareness about prostate health and the…

National Suicide Prevention Month: Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among Black and Brown Youth

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical…

Why Home Birth is Trending Upward Among Black Women in America

Birth is said to be magical. A new life is entering the world. Yet the…

How Necessary Is Sunblock for People With Dark Skin? Very!

Have you applied your sunblock today? If the answer is yes, you already understand the…

Medical Tourism, Is It Risky or Is It a Necessity?

You might have heard stories of people crossing the border to find some barely board-certified…

Naomi Osaka, Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, Lauren Scruggs: Black Women Making History at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Historically, Black women in sports have faced challenges, including double discrimination because of gender and…

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Black Women Are More Likely To Be Medically Misdiagnosed

An estimated 795,000 patients a year die or are permanently disabled because of misdiagnosis, according…