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Don’t Let Pharmacy Deserts Swallow Our Communities

October 3, 2025 admin 0

By Former Congressman Ed Towns We certainly live in challenging times. Shortly before RFK, Jr.’s hand-picked CDC panel met last week to abandon its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, Senator Adam Schiff publicly asked insurers to cover routine vaccines for illnesses, no […]

Dr. Renee Matthews-has built her career on raising awareness of severe allergies and providing advice on how to protect against an attack

August 18, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Why does there seem to be a surge in food allergies?We’ve seen a significant rise in food allergies, particularly in children—and even more alarming is the rate of severe reactions among Black children. This isn’t just a coincidence. […]

NCHE’S 3RD ANNUAL HEART OF AMERICA SURVEY FINDS AMERICANS PROUD, SEEKING UNITY AND URGING FAIR TREATMENT OF IMMIGRANTS

July 25, 2025 admin 0

National Survey Offers Compelling Counter-Narrative to Divisiveness & Cynicism WASHINGTON, DC – The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) today released the results of its 3rd Annual Heart of America Survey. This year’s findings, which include a surprisingly unified perspective on a […]

You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers by Dr. Christine Crawford

July 21, 2025 admin 0

Dr. Christine M. Crawford, M.D., MPH Associate Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine Dr. Christine Crawford is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist, author, and nationally respected mental health expert […]

The Doubt That Broke Me Open: A Personal Introduction to Coaching

July 21, 2025 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman, Ph.D, M.B.A., ACC There was the doubt—the kind that lingers in the shadows of motherhood and marriage. The questioning that creeps in late at night: Am I doing enough? Am I enough? Professionally, the self-doubt was […]

Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy

July 8, 2025 admin 0

By NAMI Join NAMI in turning silence into strength, stigma into understanding, and hope into action. ARLINGTON, Va. — As the nation marks Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness […]

From Section 8 to CEO: How Nubia Younge Built a 7-Figure Travel Empire in Mexico—While Battling Grave’s Disease

May 19, 2025 admin 0

By Heart & Soul Staff The founder of Black in Tulum turned a pandemic beach brunch into a global movement. But behind her success is a story of grit, grace, and a fight for her life. When Nubia Younge got […]

Wellness Coach Veronica Marie-There Are Times You Should Not Trust Yourself

May 9, 2025 admin 0

By Veronica Marie We all are encouraged to “trust yourself” and I am definitely a proponent of self-trust. Even though I am a proponent of self trust, here’s what I know, there are times when you should not trust yourself. […]

Minority Health Awareness- Diabetes & Black Maternal Health Signs

April 29, 2025 admin 0

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Judge Glenda Hatchett: Embracing Health, Legacy, and the Power of Saying No

March 21, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Judge Glenda Hatchett has long been a role model of strength, wisdom, and resilience. Her journey from corporate America to the bench and television screens has inspired millions. However, as she candidly shared in a recent conversation, even […]

Zholistic Life Founder Zho Foster

March 5, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about Zholistic Life- what inspired you to start this journey into holistic wellness? My journey began with years of relying on allopathic medicine. I was grappling with several debilitating health issues, both mental and physical, which […]

Longer breastfeeding linked to blood-pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria

March 4, 2025 admin 0

BY NHLBI Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later WHAT: An observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in […]

Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities

March 4, 2025 admin 0

By Tracie Gardner and Daliah Heller On Dec. 8, the air was crisp as Kimberly Douglas made her way to her son Bryce’s gravestone in National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover. It’s been nearly 18 months since she lost the 17-year-old to a […]

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I am a mother, sister, wife of a husband who was medically neglected and passed away

February 26, 2025 admin 0

By Larcenia Taylor My name is Larcenia Taylor. I am a mother, sister, wife of a husband who was medically neglected and passed away. Here is my story and thoughts on medical racism. There is no difference between medical racism […]

Cleansing from Within: Tatyan Taylor’s Mission to Educate and Elevate Through Hydrocolon Therapy

February 23, 2025 admin 0

By Staff In a world where wellness trends come and go, Tatyan Taylor stands firm in her mission to educate people about the transformative benefits of hydrocolon therapy. As a passionate advocate for internal health, she helps individuals understand the […]

Dr. Joyce Bryant-Creating A Bright Future for Black Dental Students

February 12, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Dr. Joyce Bryant, M.D.T. is the Chief Executive Officer of Quality Dental School of Technology, Inc., A private vocational school, approved by New Jersey. Dr. Bryant is the first Afro-American to own a Dental School in the history of […]