Health

Check Your Makeup Bag: What Cosmetics Should You Keep or Toss?

[ad_1] When was the last time you cleaned out your makeup bag or drawer? Be honest. Whether you are a…

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Tamika Felder On Cervical Cancer Survivorship, Motherhood & Leaving a Legacy

[ad_1] A few years ago, we shared Tamika Felder’s cervical cancer survivorship story, where she talked about her diagnosis at…

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Discrimination in the healthcare system is leading to vaccination hesitancy

[ad_1] With the delta variant fueling an explosion of positive COVID-19 cases across the country, it is becoming even more…

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African American Men Feel Good About Their Health

[ad_1] The encouraging news in a recent survey of Black men in the U.S. over age 50 is that most…

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What is Lupus Nephritis and Why Is It More Common in Blacks?

[ad_1] Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is a condition that can affect the skin, joints, and organ systems in the…

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You Have Been Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer, Now What?

[ad_1] When a Black woman is diagnosed with cervical cancer, her mind starts racing, and her reactions may run the…

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7 Ways to Support A Loved One With Cervical Cancer (During & After)

[ad_1] When someone we love is diagnosed with cervical cancer, we are often not sure of the best ways to…

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Why Black Women Over 65 Still Need Cervical Cancer Screenings

[ad_1] Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, but if we stop screenings at age 65, many more Black women will…

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and heart health

[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an African American woman in her 40s. I recently had a well-woman checkup done and…

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The Life and Career of Dr. William ‘Bill’ Jenkins | Health Disparities

[ad_1] Photo: Jenkins in the 1970s Dr. William (Bill) Jenkins was born on July 26, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, South…

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