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...

People all over the world, including Americans, are practicing social distancing during this coronavirus pandemic. We’re sheltering at home, leaving only when necessary to...

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...

To paraphrase our forever First Lady, Michelle Obama, sometimes we go high when they go low, even when we really want to get right...

Climate crises are ravaging the nation, causing and amplifying severe health challenges. The Los Angeles County area is amid the most strenuous wildfires to...

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

Americans are the most overweight people in the world. According to statistics, we are having our cake and eating it too! Sadly, nearly half...

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

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...

Made possible by an educational grant from MERCK & CO., INC. Corynne L. Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson  Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan...

Imagine walking into a store, excited to find a new outfit, only to be met with unwelcome stares from others. A sales associate glances...

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...

Made possible by an educational grant from MERCK & CO., INC. Corynne L. Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson  Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan...

Dr. Ramel Kweku Smith has worked in sports psychology for ten years. He served as the Milwaukee Bucks' full-time team Psychologist, providing clinical services...

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...

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...

As COVID-19 continues to affect our everyday lives, scientists and researchers around the world are actively working to find safe and effective treatments for...

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.

Singer and rapper Coi Leray has been sharing her pregnancy journey with us. But during Black Maternal Health Week, she told the world she...

Obesity is a chronic disease often thought of simply as having excess body weight, but the reality is more complex than the number that...

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

Men's Health Month occurs every June with this year's Men's Health Week occurring June 12th through the 18th. This month, we dedicate time to...

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...