The symptoms of ADHD are the same for black men and Asian women, just as they are the same for Caucasian and Latino children....

Does your child have trouble focusing or finishing tasks? These are signs of the disorder Is your child in constant motion? Does he or she...

Learn what interrupts your focus and how to manage distractions All of us have trouble focusing sometimes. Here are eight of the most common concentration...

Experts say that a new FDA-approved screening tool for ADHD might lead to more accurate diagnoses of children ages 6 to 17 and help...

It was the headline of the week: Rates of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children are skyrocketing. This data, from a Centers for Disease...

Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as O.J. Simpson, passed away at the age of 76 on April 10th from prostate cancer. Simpson was a...

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study. Massive...

Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting women of all backgrounds. However, the battle against this disease is far from uniform. African American women...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer has a number of known risk factors, one of which includes having a family history...

The updated COVID booster could be available as early as three weeks. This is if the CDC and FDA work through their processes for authorization...

There is a reason that many of us watch predictable holiday movies on Hallmark, Lifetime, and all the streaming services this time of year:...

In 2008, July was designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to address the mental health challenges faced by minority communities in...

Previously referred to as manic depression or manic depressive illness, bipolar disorder is one of several disorders that causes unusual changes in a person's...

From major depressive disorder to perinatal depression to bipolar disorder, the black community is affected by depression just as much as any other ethnic...

African Americans are at a higher risk for certain eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. These conditions are often linked to other...

Taking charge of your health is a responsibility that should never be overlooked, regardless of your gender. However, men, including African American men, often...

Sunglasses make you stylish, but that's not the main reason to wear them. They are important when you consider your eye health. For years we've...

Glaucoma is caused when your eyes can’t maintain an appropriate balance between the amount of internal fluid produced by the eye and the amount...

We’ve been hunkered down for a while, and for many that’s meant delaying routine visits at the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control...

You protect your skin from sunburn and your body from injury, so why not your eyes? During summertime activities, one specialist has simple advice: Protect...

Jean Williams, 65, has been seeing the same primary care physician for years. Perhaps this familiarity afforded her the ease with which to openly...

You’ve probably not heard much about amyloidosis, a group of conditions caused by the buildup in the body of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) proteins called...

Black Health Matters and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals: Understanding hATTR Amyloidosis Series Every so often an opinion poll goes around on social media asking if folks would...

-- African Americans are at an increased risk of carrying a genetic mutation associated with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis –   -- Partnership is a continuation of...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, older Black Americans are two times more likely than their White counterparts to have Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive impairment...

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia, which is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, and make...

A recent study showed that over 6 million people 65 and older with COVID-19 had a higher risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease within the year....

While there's no cure for Alzheimer's disease, knowing one's risk can help with early detection and treatment which may lead to a better quality...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults in the United States. Studies also show Black people are at a greater risk...

Carl Weathers was an artistic gift to this world, we appreciate him for his talents and for shining a light on such a massive health concern for our community. 

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can bring unexpected medical concerns, including a syndrome known as holiday heart. The National Institute of Health...

If you’ve ever had a pimple, stubbed a toe, or grazed your knee, you are already familiar with the pain, swelling, redness, and loss...

Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in the news after experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency during a college basketball...

A recent study conducted by healthcare research group Innerbody has unveiled alarming statistics about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. By analyzing...

The WHO of HIV in the South 16 Southern states and Washington DC share the greatest burden of HIV and the highest mortality from HIV-related...

According to the Oxford definition, stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance quality, or person. HIV is a chronic disease that...

By: Tamara A. Henry EdD Since 1981, we have watched the evolution of HIV/AIDS ravage and rebound among white men who have sex with men...

STD rates are on the rise in the U.S. Health officials are now searching for new solutions for prevention efforts and new treatment protocols. Syphilis cases have...

Texas Federal Judge Reed O'Conner ruled against the vital provision of the Affordable Care Act that required insurers and employers to cover HIV prevention drugs. O'Conner...

Since 2020, the only virus the country has focused on was COVID-19. However, the CDC finally released the latest Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Surveillance Report, and we are...

Do you know how to wrap it up correctly? Condoms seem pretty easy to put on—and keep on—during sex, but a series of reports show...

We all say we want to be healthy, but what do we mean when we say that? The World Health Organization defines it as...

Did you know four out of ten people in the U.S. have a Vitamin D deficiency? Not to mention it is surprisingly an overlooked deficiency....

Did you know about the multiple missed warning signs of an unhealthy heart? Most of us only know to look out for the tightness...

Hypertension is known as "the silent killer," as it frequently shows no signs or symptoms. Unfortunately, African Americans are more likely than White Americans...

A new study found that awareness, control and treatment of high blood pressure has dropped among United States adults. Nearly half of adults live with...

About 11 million Americans with high blood pressure don't know they have the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This...

Yesterday, The Daily Mail reported NBA veteran Nate Robinson, 39, admitted that 'he doesn't have long to live' if he can't get a kidney...

While out celebrating her elementary school graduation at a seafood restaurant, Alana H thought she was having an allergic reaction. "We ate crabs, and...

We often identify physical attributes like hair color and eye color as being genetic, but did you know that some types of kidney disease...

She's founded a patient-centered nutrition practice, shared insights and recipes on shows like Good Morning America and Today, and inspired hundreds of thousands of viewers to...

In late 2019, Marti Hines took a big step forward when she decided to share her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a...

Although multiple sclerosis has historically been thought to primarily affect Whites, recent studies show that Blacks in the U.S. are actually more at risk...

When Vickie Whyte began experiencing issues with her eyesight in 2007, she wasn’t alarmed. “I thought I’d see an eye doctor and get my...

Weight is listed on every medical intake form. Before you even enter a room with a doctor, they will know your weight. That number...

We all say we want to be healthy, but what do we mean when we say that? The World Health Organization defines it as...

Obesity is not about one place, race, or culture. Obesity is a global epidemic with the World Health Organization estimating that over 115 million...

USING BMI AS A HEALTH TOOL Developed over a century ago, Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of body fat based on height and...

According to the Oxford definition, stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance quality, or person. HIV is a chronic disease that...

The Biden Administration's cancer prevention and treatment initiative just received celebrity support from superstar Mary J. Blige. The singer joined First Lady Jill Biden and the American Cancer Society to...

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time when the world comes together to shine a light on a genetic disorder that affects millions...

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America received the Abbey S. Meyers Leadership Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders. The award honors organizations that serve members with solid leadership in advocacy and education. The Sickle Cell Disease Association will receive its award on June 26th during the National Organization for Rare Disorders' Living Rare, Live Stronger Patient and Family forum. It will be a live ceremony at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.

A new report is calling on the National Institutes of Health to designate sickle cell disease a health disparity to help accelerate research on...

Shavonn Burgess was ecstatic to welcome her new bundle of joy, Kennedy, to the family after her birth in July, 2016. Unfortunately, a postcard...

A stroke is a medical emergency and requires treatment as soon as possible. To make that happen, you should know the symptoms and how...

Music therapy may be more than “music to the ears” for stroke survivors. It can: Improve your balance and gait as well as speech,...

Young women are more likely than their male peers to have a stroke, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed a claims database of insured people...

Stroke risk more than doubles for African Americans who smoke compared to their nonsmoking peers, according to a new study. "That risk becomes higher as...

As a caretaker for her aging and ailing parents, Deborah Brown took on many responsibilities. At work, she dealt with extreme cases of child...

Black and Hispanic people having a stroke are less likely than their white counterparts to get treatments proved to reduce death and improve quality...