The health benefits of regular exercise are widely documented. These can include maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your risk of developing chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart ...

Have you ever had a migraine sneak up on you? Like, literally out of nowhere. One minute you're living your best life and the next minute you don't even want people speaking to you, you're not in the ...

A young Graham, N.C., father became the second person in the world to receive a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as a bridge to transplant, living with the device for 10 days before undergoing a ...

The recent FDA mandate aimed at increasing diversity in clinical trials fails to address critical issues in breast cancer treatment for Black women, according to experts. In a discussion hosted by ...

Over 41,000 Black men in the U.S. will discover that they have prostate cancer this year. In fact, about one in six will receive a diagnosis of the disease at a certain point in their life. Meanwhile, ...

News anchor and host Gayle King is a swimsuit model at the ripe age of 69. She accomplished by being on the cover of Sports Illustrated. And even as an older-aged woman, she's looking pretty good ...

Sandra Ford’s journey with HIV is a poignant tale of betrayal, resilience, and ultimately, empowerment. Her story is a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by individuals living with HIV, ...

Legendary rapper Scarface best known for his lyrical ability and from platinum-selling group Geto Boys fame has been reportedly admitted into the Intensive Care Unit of a local hospital. The rapper ...

For many in the Black community, this quiet, lingering fear keeps us from making doctor’s appointments, asking about our family’s medical history, or following through on screenings that could save ...

When Dr. Mark T. Loafman, MD, MPH talks about heart health, he doesn’t start with numbers—he starts with names. As a physician and public health leader at Cook County Health, one of the nation’s ...

We’ve all heard of “The Honey-Do List”, that combination of chores, projects, and errands a sista might give her man to accomplish on the weekend or on a routine basis when he’s off work. He does this ...

Human behavior also plays a critical role in the summer surge. With schools out, vacations in full swing, and more social activities, the opportunities for the virus to spread increase. Traveling, ...