Pandemic Worries Have Black and Latina Women Focusing on Self-Care
Stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disproportionate impact the virus has had on their communities is compelling Black and Latina women who are 50 and...
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Are You at Risk for Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare cancer that develops in the bone marrow. As the cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the marrow, they crowd out...
5 Protective Hairstyles You Need to Try This Summer
Protectives styles offer the best of both worlds. Not only are they tried-and-true methods for preserving our natural hair; they’re also just plain fun. They can...
The CDC Officially Declared Racism a ‘Serious Public Health Threat’
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that racism seriously threatens public health. Why is this important? Not only is it a...
My hATTR Amyloidosis Story: A Diagnosis Leads to Advocacy
Jean Williams, 65, has been seeing the same primary care physician for years. Perhaps this familiarity afforded her the ease with which to openly discuss...
Hypertension and Heart Disease: Everything You Need to Know
Hypertension is known as “the silent killer,” as it frequently shows no signs or symptoms. Unfortunately, African Americans are more likely than White Americans to...
How to Be Your Own Health Advocate
During the recent virtual Close the Gap health summit hosted by Black Health Matters and Boston Scientific, Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara of Wayne State University...
Facebook Stories: Why Black Health Matters
From mental health to maternal health, Black Health Matters. This movement is a critical chapter in Black History, and the leaders in this community are...
Representation Matters: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials
Diversity in clinical trials matters. When participants in clinical trials look like the diverse world we live in – everyone benefits. Clinical trials are health-related...
Turning Pain into Purpose: Al Roker Shares Prostate Cancer Story, Urges Black Men to Get Tested
Al Roker, America’s longtime beloved weatherman, journalist and television personality publicly revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis alongside his TODAY show co-hosts on Nov.6. For years,...