Health
Black skin needs sun protection too: Melanin doesn't make it immune to skin cancer, so sunscreen and regular checks are crucial.
How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were eight reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, […]
Black family caregivers face many challenges including a vital need for support, and it is a battle that should no be silent.
A closer look at Shigella, the bacterial infection that's becoming more prevalent and demanding attention from the medical community.
In smaller Southern cities like Albany, patients often face long waits for screenings, referrals, and specialist appointments.
While recent policy shifts and healthcare initiaties aim to address inequities, questions remain about their efficacy and reach.
The Black maternal health crisis in Houston cannot be understood solely as a healthcare failure; it is a reproductive justice crisis.
Millions of Americans are facing rising costs and being uninsured due to the Republican Party letting COVID-era subsidies for the ACA expire.
As we recognize World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) and the start of HIV Awareness Month, we reflect on the lives of notable Black figures we lost.
The actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr.'s passing is shedding light on heart health, something once viewed as an issue affecting older people.
As we mourn the loss of D'Angelo, it is essential to understand the dangers of pancreatic cancer for Black men.
The board-certified OB-GYN and star of Bravo’s Married to Medicine is expanding her mission to empower women by partnering with the makers of Nexplanon, the contraceptive arm implant.