By: Michelle Stafford As black women, there is a certain amount of “on-ness” that occurs by default. We are “on” guard at work, in social situations, and even at the doctors’ office. Unfortunately, this often […]
WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY? World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living […]
By Joyce Hill You may not perceive yourself as a caregiver because you don’t live with the person who needs your help or because you have a full- or part-time job that requires your attention […]
I like to try new foods to avoid boring menus at our house. Lately, we’ve been going meatless more than 1 meal a week. In fact, we’ve kept a steady diet of plant proteins for […]
By Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines This past July, the last two states – Idaho and Utah – passed legislation finally making public breastfeeding legal in all 50 states. But, with breastfeeding in public such a […]
Originally Published by: Black Women’s Health Imperative. Think of this: Two women are diagnosed with breast cancer. They are the same age. They have the same educational background and income level. One is Black. […]
When Jordan Taylor Brown smiled, people around him smiled too. That’s what his mother Loretta remembers. But when Jordan was 21, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and an act of […]
In 1998, the National Minority Quality Forum (Forum) was established with the goal to achieve a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact all communities. To realize this, over the last 20 years, the […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the launch of a new initiative to help speed the development of a cure for sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting at least […]
By Ruby Lathon, PhD Millions of people kick off the new year with resolutions and vows to live a healthier life. Detoxification is often a part of this quintessential resetting process. Many choose stringent detoxification […]
By American Psychological Association public affairs Treating depression in teens may benefit parents’ mental health, too study finds The bond between parent and child extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviors, as symptoms of […]
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