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ADHD
The Evolution of ADHD Screening Tools
For more than a decade, the FDA approved the Neuropsychiatric EEG-Based Assessment Aid (NEBA) System, has been the go-to tool designed to assist in...
8 Unique Ways ADHD Affects Black People
The symptoms of ADHD are the same for black men and Asian women, just as they are the same for Caucasian and Latino children....
Dealing With ADHD
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...
8 Concentration Killers
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...
Diagnosed With ADHD
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...
Alzheimer’s
Staying Sharp: 6 Pillars of Brain Health
For those aged 50 and above, keeping your mind sharp is not just about memory. Overall well-being and quality of life are key factors...
Brain Aging: What’s Normal & When Should We Worry?
Spotting signs of mental decline in ourselves and our loved ones can sometimes be tricky. We all face brain aging, so understanding its signs...
Cancer
Comprehensive Study on Breast Cancer Disparities conducted by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Los Angeles Chapter
Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting women of all backgrounds. However, the battle against this disease is far from uniform. African American women...
50 Questions To Ask Your Doctor if Your Family Has a History of Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer has a number of known risk factors, one of which includes having a family history...
Celebrating Black Celebrities Who Overcame Prostate Cancer
"I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and...
Melanin & Melanoma with Dr. Hope Mitchell – PART 1
Join Dr. Hope Mitchell for a discussion about melanoma, a significant type of skin cancer that poses serious health risks. - Watch Part 2...
COPD
Living with COPD? What You Need to Know About Managing This Condition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung and airway diseases that can make breathing difficult. According to research, while only 6.1%...
Asking Your Doctor About COPD Could Save Your Life
Demeshia Montgomery knew her way around discomfort; after a lifetime of dealing with scleroderma, she was familiar with her body being triggered. But when...
Living With COPD
Living With COPD
Sponsored By
Sanofi-Regeneron
Midge Wilson and her husband Lonnie Wilson shared their experience navigating Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a couple at the...
Louis Gossett Jr. Died from COPD: The Lung Condition Explained
We have now learned what caused the death of the late Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr, 87, who passed away last month. According...
What Is COPD? The Pulmonary Condition Every Black Person Should Know About
Unfortunately, Black people in the US are more susceptible to many diseases. One of them is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD. Many with...
Coronavirus
Updated COVID Booster Could Be Available Soon
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...
Depression
4 Symptoms of the Winter Blues (Plus Tips to Combat Them)
Many of us daydream about hot cocoa and cozy sweaters during winter. But let's be honest: this season can also sneak the dreaded winter...
Brain Aging: What’s Normal & When Should We Worry?
Spotting signs of mental decline in ourselves and our loved ones can sometimes be tricky. We all face brain aging, so understanding its signs...
How To Support a Loved One With PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event, according to the Mayo Clinic. Whether a person...
Mandisa’s Cause of Death Has Been Revealed
Grammy-Award-winning Contemporary Christian singer Mandisa rose to fame on Season 5 of American Idol, finishing in ninth place. She was just 47 when she...
Diabetes
Irv Gotti, Music Producer & Executive Has Died
We are saddened to report that Irv Gotti, a music executive and producer who launched the careers of Ja Rule, DMX, and Ashanti, has...
Obesity and Your Health: The Risks You Can’t Ignore
Obesity is a serious and chronic condition that impacts nearly every aspect of a person's health. It is far more than concerns related to...
Eye Health
Cataracts and Eye Health in the Black Community: Understanding Risks and Taking Action
African Americans are at a higher risk for certain eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. These conditions are often linked to other...
Prioritizing Men’s Health: An Essential Checklist for Every Age
Taking charge of your health is a responsibility that should never be overlooked, regardless of your gender. However, men, including African American men, often...
Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Year Round
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...
What’s Your Glaucoma Risk?
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...
Your Eye Exam Is Open Now
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...
Watch Out for These 5 Summer Eye Dangers
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...
HATTR Amyloidosis
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...
hATTR: No Longer a Rare Diagnosis
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...
We Have What? hATTR Amyloidosis: My Family’s Journey
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...
Black Health Matters and Alnylam Partner to Raise Awareness of Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis
-- African Americans are at an increased risk of carrying a genetic mutation associated with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis – -- Partnership is a continuation of...
Headaches & Migraines
Staying Sharp: 6 Pillars of Brain Health
For those aged 50 and above, keeping your mind sharp is not just about memory. Overall well-being and quality of life are key factors...
Brain Aging: What’s Normal & When Should We Worry?
Spotting signs of mental decline in ourselves and our loved ones can sometimes be tricky. We all face brain aging, so understanding its signs...
Alzheimer’s: Identifying The Signs & Supporting Your Loved Ones
Alzheimer's disproportionately affects our community. A special report by the Alzheimer's Association indicates that 19% of Black adults aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's...
Alzheimer’s in African Americans: Are You at Risk? What You Need to Know
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...
Heart Disease
Excessive TV Time Linked to Heart Risk in Black Folks
You may want to think again before you watch your next streaming series back-to-back. Research suggests that excessive TV time might be particularly bad...
What You Eat (And When) Can Affect Your Weight & Heart
Intermittent Fasting (IF) has provided some with a short-term solution for weight loss, but at what cost? Three studies say it may be putting...
Obesity and Your Health: The Risks You Can’t Ignore
Obesity is a serious and chronic condition that impacts nearly every aspect of a person's health. It is far more than concerns related to...
Demystifying Elevated Lipoproteins: How They Impact Heart Health in African Americans
Dr. Sara Collins is an Interventional Cardiologist in Bowie, Maryland. She earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her medical degree from Meharry...
Unveiling the Factors: Why African Americans Are Prone to Major Heart Issues
Have you ever wondered why some people are more likely to have heart problems than others? We know that African Americans have a higher...
Hepatitis C
CDC Investigates Over 100 Severe Hepatitis Cases In Children Across Two Dozen States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigate over 100 severe hepatitis cases in children across two dozen states, including five deaths. According to the CDC, over 90% of the children were hospitalized, and 14% required liver transplants. The cases occurred over the past seven months across 25 states and territories. Fortunately, most of the patients have fully recovered and were discharged from the hospital.
HIV/AIDS
Medicaid Should Make Longer Acting HIV Medication Accessible
Medicaid covers roughly 40% of non-elderly adults with HIV in the United States. People with HIV make up 1% of beneficiaries and 2% of...
Gender-Affirming Care Supports Transgender People
Amidst an avalanche of legislative challenges to gender-affirming care, Amida Care and National Trans Visibility March are doubling down on their commitment to uplifting...
From Stigma to Support: HIV Awareness in the Black Community
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant public health challenge, disproportionately affecting the Black community. Despite advances in treatment and prevention, the stigma surrounding...
What Black Women Need to Know About HIV
Black women are disproportionately impacted by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) when compared to other races. We account for less than 15% of the female...
Aging with HIV: Understanding HIV in Older Adults
Older adults are an often overlooked demographic when discussing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more...
HIV in Focus: Living Positively
Over 1 million people 13 years and older are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the United States, and people of color are...
BHM Chats With Raheem DeVaughn About His LoveLife Foundation, HIV Education, and Partnering with Gilead
R&B singer and songwriter Raheem Devaughn caught our attention because of the many hits he has sung about love. But it is not just...
The Who, Why, and What of HIV in the South
The WHO of HIV in the South16 Southern states and Washington DC share the greatest burden of HIV and the highest mortality from HIV-related...
Hypertension
Redefining Health for our Community: Let’s Talk Hypertension and Kidney Care
Redefining Health for our Community: Let's Talk
Hypertension and Kidney Care
Sponsored By
Astrazeneca
Kemi Williams led a conversation designed to raise awareness of options available to those...
How Do Health Numbers Connect to Weight and Overall Health?
We all say we want to be healthy, but what do we mean when we say that? The World Health Organization defines it as...
Signs Of Vitamin D Deficiency
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....
The Missed Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Heart
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 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...
Is Your Blood Pressure Too High?
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...
Kidney Disease
Ex-NBA-Player Nate Robinson Has A Successful Kidney Transplant
Last spring, we reported that ex-NBA player Nate Robinson desperately needed a new kidney. He admitted to The Daily Mail that he feared he wouldn't live much longer...
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Make You Gain Weight
Yo-yo dieting won’t go away despite the risks. Slow, steady, and sustainable changes are the bedrock of any long-term health journey, but that doesn’t...
Redefining Health for our Community: Let’s Talk Hypertension and Kidney Care
Redefining Health for our Community: Let's Talk
Hypertension and Kidney Care
Sponsored By
Astrazeneca
Kemi Williams led a conversation designed to raise awareness of options available to those...
Understanding APOL1-mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD): What You Need to Know
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluids from the blood....
Lupus
Social Determinants and Lupus Care in the Black Community
When it comes to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and social determinants of health (SDoH), it's clear that these issues go hand in hand, especially...
Lupus Management With Holistic & Integrative Medicine (What You Should Know)
We understand that living with lupus presents unique challenges. The constant battle against fatigue, pain, and unpredictable flares can be discouraging. We spoke with...
Multiple Sclerosis
Unveiling The Invisible: Marti Hines Sheds Light On The Challenges of M.S.
In late 2019, Marti Hines took a big step forward when she decided to share her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a...
What African Americans Need to Know About Multiple Sclerosis
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...
Multiple Sclerosis Warrior Dedicated to Helping Others
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...
Obesity
Rewind the Session: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition & Exercise on Your Health
Presented By MERCK & CO., INC.
Corynne L. Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson
Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN
Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole,...
World Obesity Day 2025 Empowering Healthier Futures
Imagine walking into a store, excited to find a new outfit, only to be met with unwelcome stares from others. A sales associate glances...
Obesity Uncovered: Exploring the Root Causes
One common misconception about obesity is that it is a result of poor dietary choices or lack of physical activity. The reality is that...
Addressing the Challenges of Maintaining Weight Loss Long-Term
Weight loss is often seen as the hardest part of the journey to better health but maintaining that weight loss can be even more...
Our Health
Like Michelle Obama, No, We Ain’t Going
To paraphrase our forever First Lady, Michelle Obama, sometimes we go high when they go low, even when we really want to get right...
Prostate Cancer
Celebrating Black Celebrities Who Overcame Prostate Cancer
"I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joints Hurt? Here’s the Best 10 Foods for Arthritis Pain
If you’re struggling with pain from arthritis, eating the right food can help ease the hurt.Scientists have discovered that certain foods, along with medication, may...
Scoping Knee Pain? Fuhgeddaboudit
A panel of international health experts and patients just challenged the effectiveness of one of the most common orthopedic procedures and recommended strongly against...
Sexual Health
Congenital Syphilis Puts Your Unborn Child at Risk
Cases of congenital syphilis can be deadly. This chronic infectious disease is caused by contracting a treponema pallidum infection, resulting in an active syphilis...
Pregnant? You Should Get an STD Test
Pregnancy is loaded with health minefields that can turn a joyous time into a season of danger, including sexually transmitted infections. A 2024 article published...
Sickle Cell
Women With SCD Sterilized By Coercion
In certain parts of the country, women with SCD disease are being preyed upon and enduring a modern version of what can only be...
Dr. Ted Love On His Fight to Keep Sickle Cell Disease From Being Overlooked
Growing up in the Jim Crow South of Alabama, Black folks surrounded him, but Dr. Ted Love had never met anyone with Sickle Cell...
Breaking Down The New Sickle Cell Gene Therapies (And Reactions From SCD Patients)
As a child, Brian Collier was told he would be lucky to see his 21st birthday because he was born with sickle cell anemia...
Sickle Cell Awareness: 10 Important Facts To Know
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time when the world comes together to shine a light on a genetic disorder that affects millions...
Stroke
Irv Gotti, Music Producer & Executive Has Died
We are saddened to report that Irv Gotti, a music executive and producer who launched the careers of Ja Rule, DMX, and Ashanti, has...
What Do You Know About Your Vascular Health?
Dr. Chelsea Dorsey, MD, FACS, DFSVS, RPVI, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago, shared some eye-opening findings from a national survey...
Obesity and Your Health: The Risks You Can’t Ignore
Obesity is a serious and chronic condition that impacts nearly every aspect of a person's health. It is far more than concerns related to...
Understanding Signs of a Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency and requires treatment as soon as possible. To make that happen, you should know the symptoms and how...
Healing Through Music
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 Face Greater Stroke Risk Than Young Men
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...
Vaccines
U.S. Health Officials Give Final Clearance for Pfizer’s Kid-Size COVID-19 Shot
The U.S. health officials give final clearance for Pfizer’s Kid-Size COVID-19 shot. CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky, announced the news just hours after the CDC made...
