New research confirms that poor sleep habits are tied to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Those risks run deeper than...

One common misconception about obesity is that it is a result of poor dietary choices or lack of physical activity. The reality is that...

Dark days and freezing temps make cold weather health tips seem harder to follow. You may think you're doing everything you can to stay...

You’ve heard all about good sleep hygiene (go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, evening weekends; avoid screens and...

Finding motivation to get healthier is often easier said than done. These strategies can help you stick with it when you're ready to quit: Know...

When you think of activities that are good for your health, you may picture eating vegetables or taking a walk. Or maybe you think...

Photosensitivity is a form of skin sensitivity that occurs as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, including the sun. Having lupus can...

An environmental exposure researcher on how the air we breathe can raise risk of lung and other cancers—and what to do about it Residents of...

In many Black families, bipolar I disorder does not look like the version most people expect. Variations in BD‑1 symptoms are common, and clinicians can...

When a new virus starts trending, the emotional reaction often hits before the facts do. For many people, especially after living through COVID, even...

Frequent bathroom breaks can feel frustrating, exhausting, and sometimes embarrassing — but for many people, the culprit isn't just an overactive bladder (OAB). It...

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

6 Tips for a Healthy Cervix  Did you know January is dedicated to raising awareness about cervical health? Your cervix is the lower part of...

Cases of congenital syphilis can be deadly. This chronic infectious disease is caused by contracting a treponema pallidum infection, resulting in an active syphilis...

Living with Crohn’s disease can make eating feel complicated, especially for Black patients whose cultural foods carry deep emotional and family significance. While Crohn’s...

Celebrity-endorsed calories became a real force in 2020 when Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Meal took over McDonald's. Stores ran out of ingredients, lines wrapped...

Need another reason to take a vacation? It's probably good for your heart and mind. Research over the years has suggested that holidays–and breaking away...

Summer travel may be limited this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but taking a vacation isn’t impossible, an epidemiologist said. States are reopening and...

Women’s History Month is a moment to honor the women who do the work long before anyone is watching. The leaders behind the Sugar...

Our Wellness is Our Resistance  Community has always been at the core of Black wellness – from the hair salons, barbershops and churches to the...

This month at Black Health Matters, we are focusing on kidney disease and kidney health. As part of our Black Health Matters Fall Summit 2020,...

Recruiting Black patients and other non-white demographics to take part in clinical trials remains a persistent challenge, and much of the effort to get...

Living with Crohn’s disease can make eating feel complicated, especially for Black patients whose cultural foods carry deep emotional and family significance. While Crohn’s...

Dark days and freezing temps make cold weather health tips seem harder to follow. You may think you're doing everything you can to stay...

Caring for a child with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging. When genetics are involved, it can bring unique concerns. One form of...

The White House announced that the first shipments of baby formula would arrive this weekend from Europe. "Operation Fly Formula" will send 132 pallets of Nestle Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula to Indiana from an airbase in Germany. Around 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three formulas, which are hypoallergenic for children with cow’s milk protein allergy, will arrive this week.

6 Tips for a Healthy Cervix  Did you know January is dedicated to raising awareness about cervical health? Your cervix is the lower part of...

Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer than white women, but are more likely to die from it. A lack...

A prostate cancer diagnosis can feel like being handed a script written without you. For Black men, it often arrives with limited choices, delayed...

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

September 18th is Respect For The Aged Day otherwise known as Keirō no Hi or 敬老の日 in Japanese. Observed on the third Monday of...

Medications play a key role in helping many individuals, especially older adults, maintain their quality of life. However, for some, managing medications to achieve...