Picture this, you’re house hunting, scrolling through listings, checking out school ratings and crime stats. But here’s what your real estate app won’t tell you,
On a bright spring morning in Merrillville, Ind., nearly 400 women and their families form a line outside the Dean and Barbara White Center, waiting
June marks Men’s Health Month, and there’s never been a more important time to talk about something that’s literally life or death for Black men:
New research reveals why your gender matters more than you think when it comes to managing pain Let’s be real — pain sucks for everyone.
You’ve been told to cut back on salt your entire life, but nobody ever explained why that advice hits some people like a freight train
For decades, medical science has operated under the assumption that people with darker skin simply need more sun exposure to produce adequate vitamin D. This
The light filters softly through the windows of Dr. Donna Patterson’s health spa in McDonough, Georgia, where she has built a practice dedicated to addressing
In the quiet hours before dawn, while most of Chicago sleeps, Tracey Young and her husband arrive at Planet Fitness. It’s 3:30 a.m., a time
In a repurposed community center in Gary, Indiana, one of America’s most pronounced food deserts, Dr. M. Dominique stands before a crowd of expectant mothers,
A disturbing link between common household plastics and thousands of heart disease deaths has emerged from recent research, with evidence suggesting Black communities face disproportionately
How informed advocacy and community resources are transforming asthma care The health summit stage grew quiet as a mother described equipping her infant’s car seat
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, affects millions of Americans with its hallmark symptoms of dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While this chronic
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die from lack of oxygen. For the Black
The liver, that quiet workhorse of the human body, serves as both filtration system and metabolic powerhouse. Yet for many in the African American community,
The hushed corridors of Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta seem far removed from the rural North Carolina community where Dr. Melvin Echols first dreamed
In the bright, sterile halls of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Buckhead, cardiac nurse practitioner Cindy Milligan has witnessed a recurring scene that has become all
You might think HIV is a problem of the past, something that mainly affected previous generations. The reality paints a much different picture. Right now,
Stress affects everyone, but the Black community often experiences additional layers of pressure stemming from systemic inequities, racial discrimination, and socioeconomic factors. These compounding stressors
A comprehensive approach to physical activity that considers cultural factors and specific health concerns for lasting wellness. The foundation of fitness success For Black Americans,
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women across America, but emerging research reveals a concerning pattern that demands immediate
