Black men are more likely to develop and die from prostate cancer than any other ethnic group. Scientists don’t know the exact cause, but it’s believed to be derived from a number of factors. This ...

Naturally, a conversation about mental health and the growing awareness around suicide amongst Black men must acknowledge the lost lives of our brothers Don Cornelius, Lee Thompson Young, Freddie E, ...

Changes in the consistency, color, smell, or frequency of stools are often the first clue that a person with UC is moving from a period of low disease activity (remission) to an active flare.

People often believe that there is only one type of Black hair. It comes in different shapes, patterns, sizes, and colors. African-American hair contains less water, grows slower, and is more likely ...

Black garlic may look frightening but this aged version of garlic actually has twice the antioxidants of regular garlic. Described as being sweet and reminiscent of molasses, black garlic can be used ...

The village needs healing. Suicide ranked 14th as a cause of death among Black children in 1993-1997, but increased to 9th in 2008 - 2012. In a 2015 study published in JAMA Pediatrics looking at ...

Dawn Strozier is one of the nation’s most requested health and wellness experts. A few reasons may be because of her ability to motivate, achieve desired results, and develop customized corporate ...

Approximately 75 percent of the African-American population is lactose intolerant. Furthermore, lactose intolerance tends to be more common among Blacks, Asians, Arabs, Hispanics, Native Americans, ...

In honor of National Women’s Checkup Day, it’s crucial to highlight the significance of regular health checkups and screenings for women's overall well-being. Dr. Natasha Ramsey, is a board-certified ...

Experts recommend that women at least consider starting breast cancer screening once they turn 40. Now a new study suggests that is especially critical for Black women. Looking at data on U.S. breast ...

Indications are that this year's flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than usual, infectious disease experts say. People already are ...

Once thought to be a bygone disease, measles is making a comeback in the United States and globally as folks shun a safe, surefire way to prevent it: The measles vaccine. According to Forbes, more ...