Posts Tagged ‘Women’s Health’
What Black women need to know about fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. It is estimated that up to 80% of adult African-American women have these benign tumors.
Read MoreSept 15: Join AARP+Health IQ for ‘Women’s Health and Wellness’
Join rolling out & AARP for an important health discussion on Women’s Health & Wellness on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6pm EST. Featured panelists include Angela F. Ford, PHD, MSW, Chief Program Officer, Black Women’s Health Imperative; Denise Pines, MBA, CEO, President of the Medical Board of California; and Gail A. McDonald, MD, Board…
Read MoreDanai Gurira says ‘sustainable reforms’ needed in fight for racial justice
Danai Gurira is “daring to hope” for “racial justice.” The Black Panther star says she’s determined to fight for justice when it comes to racial inequality and that she is “inspired” to “keep going” by remembering the “labor of those who have come before.” She said: “Concerning the fight for racial justice, a fight that…
Read MoreDr. Tosha Rogers creates laundry detergent with a focus on feminine hygiene
Dr. Tosha Rogers is an Atlanta Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She received her B.S. in chemistry from Drexel University and her D.O. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She did her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Drexel University College of Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital. The Philadelphia native currently owns Atlanta Premier OB/GYN Associates,…
Read MoreMakers of popular tampon issues recall after injuries and infections
Kimberly-Clark, the makers of the popular brand of Kotex feminine hygiene products, has announced a voluntary recall of certain tampon products. The company issued a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, because of reports of tampons unraveling in women’s vagina. This is a serious issue and there have been reports of infections, vaginal irritation, localized…
Read MorePlastic surgeon Dr. Lisa Bootstaylor rebuilds breasts and women’s confidence
Dr. Lisa Bootstaylor is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta. Bootstaylor has been practicing for 20 years. While she focuses on all aspects of plastic surgery, she has done a substantial amount of breast surgery and breast reconstruction. Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month has passed, rolling out is continuing to encourage healthy living and knowing your body.…
Read MoreCHOICES helping overweight Atlanta girls with Camp Diva summer camp
Healthy living starts with healthy eating and the Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), is going to start the summer off helping overweight girls in the Atlanta metro area. Camp Diva is a weeklong summer camp for girls between the ages of 10-15 with a BMI (body mass index) of at least 25. Leading…
Read MoreAlisha Bridges: Intelligent, beautiful, bold, and living with psoriasis
Beautiful and statuesque, you could easily assume Alisha Bridges is a model. She emanates a glow from within that lights up the room, and is the epitome of confidence. When introducing herself, she says with a huge smile: “Hi, I’m Alisha Bridges. I am a psoriasis patient advocate and I am a blogger for beingmeinmyownskin.com.” Bridges…
Read MoreTalcum powder linked to cancer pushed to Black women by corporation
Many women make it a part of their regular hygiene to sprinkle talcum powder on themselves and undergarments, especially after a shower. It’s something that has been a regular practice especially for women in the Black community. But recent evidence and lawsuits now show that this practice could be endangering their health. There have been at…
Read MoreFit Fridays with Holly Lowe Jones: How to exercise more consistently
As a triathlete and former personal trainer, I am frequently asked if I lift weights. Despite my muscular and toned physique, I don’t adhere to a strength-training regimen year round. I have been working out consistently for 20 years and have built what is commonly referred to as “muscle maturity.” This is one of the…
Read MoreFit Fridays with Holly Lowe Jones: 3 ways to get fit after having a baby
After weighing close to 200 pounds while pregnant with twins, I had a lot of work to do to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Soon after giving birth to my twins, I started out doing moderate exercise three to four days a week, and eating healthy most of the time. After six months I’d lost…
Read Morev: ‘The Talk’s’ Aisha Tyler reveals infertility struggle
National Women’s Health Week is May 12-18
National Women’s Health Week is May 12-18. It is a time set aside to empower women across the country to get healthy by taking action. One of the most ignored topics in women’s health is – having a safe and responsible sex life. The week was designated as a way for women to come together to learn…
Read MoreDr. Tosha Rogers Encourages Women to Speak Up on Sexual Health Issues and Concerns
Do you and your va-jay-jay have a good rapport? Does she ever tell you when she’s feeling happy, neglected or abused? On a recent episode of VH1’s scripted comedic drama series “Single Ladies,” after a gynecological exam, April’s doctor/love interest told her that she had the best looking vajayjay he’d ever seen. April shared this…
Read MoreMorehouse Researcher, Veena Rao, May One Day Predict Breast Cancer in Young Black Women
“We can use this to predict predisposition to breast cancer.”
Read MoreMagic Johnson’s Wife, Cookie, Says the Church Must Fight Stigma of AIDS and Gays
“What scared me most is that people would treat us like Lepers.”
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