Documentary Shames Tobacco Industry For Targeting The Black Community

A new documentary, titled “Black Lives/Black Lungs,” exposes the tobacco industry's scheme to addict Blacks to menthol cigarettes.
11.08.17
Heartfelt Inquiries: Am I going to have a heart attack?

Am I going to have a heart attack? It’s the first of five questions that cardiologist Dr. Winston H. Gandy Jr.…
11.07.17
As Obamacare Enrollment Sets New Record, Here’s How To Save The ACA From Trump

Sign-ups for Obamacare reached a record level since open enrollment began on Nov. 1, compared to the same time span…
11.08.17
Here Is How Two Black Entrepreneurs Are Teaching Millennials Healthy Eating

Claude Tellis and Kareem Cook hope to end treatable disease-related deaths among Blacks through clean and healthy eating.
11.02.17
After Breakdown, Chances Are Tyrese Won’t Get Any Mental Help, Statistics Show

Tyrese Gibson has seemingly joined a growing fraternity of Black men suffering from mental health issues.
11.02.17
Inadequate Prison Health Care Services Under Scrutiny

The family of deceased Marques Davis sues the private health care provider at a Kansas prison for ignoring symptoms of…
10.30.17
Study Shows Black Men Are At High Risk For Oral HPV

A new study shows Black men are at a higher risk of being affected by oral HPV infections.
10.30.17
The Elderly with UTIs are Often Misdiagnosed with Senior Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease

When bacteria enter the urethra and your immune system doesn’t fight them off, they may spread to the bladder and…
10.24.17
Is It a Cold or Hay Fever?

It’s a question that puzzles lots of folks when those familiar symptoms hit: Is all that coughing and sneezing from…
10.20.17
Surviving the Storm Breast Cancer: The Story of Perseverance and Strength

Life can sometimes throw us a curve ball, but the will to overcome obstacles can be brought to the surface…
10.19.17
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FAB FINDS: These Elixirs Will Lead To A Healthy Scalp And Help Your Hair Thrive

9 hair products help remove product build-up and promote growth.
10.19.17
Book’s challenge: Can you do squats like Justice Ginsburg?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Personal trainer Bryant Johnson hears it all the time: Four more years. That’s how long fans of…
10.19.17
Trump Weakens Obamacare: 3 Things Black Folks Need To Know

Trump's Obamacare executive order halts scheduled payments to insurance companies that help lower deductibles for low-income customers.
10.16.17
Study Reveals: Racial Microaggressions May Reveal Deeper Beliefs

Whites who are more likely to make microaggressions against Black people are also more likely to hold some degree of…
10.13.17
Caffeine Overload: The Case For Withdrawal

Around 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine every single day in one form or another. More than half of all…
10.13.17
A Quick Primer on the Health Insurance Landscape for 2018

The Affordable Care Act is still U.S. law. On May 4, 2017, House Republicans passed a bill to repeal and…
10.11.17