Have you dreamed of growing fresh food in your urban space? Urban gardening makes this possible, even with small containers or vertical setups. The US Department of Agriculture considers urban gardening a major part of a...
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Eye Health: Diabetes and Nutrition
When we think of food, the first thing that comes to mind is a diet that nourishes the body and provides energy to perform our daily activities. But what if we told you that food can be much more—especially when it comes to eye...
Will Education Department Closure Affect Health?
US President Donald Trump’s stance on education has sparked significant debate, particularly regarding his proposal to eliminate or drastically reduce the role of the Department of Education (DOE). And, as of March 12, 2025...
Role of Nutrition in Healthy Black Hair Growth
Although afro-textured hair is beautiful and unique, its curly nature presents a few sets of challenges. Besides being more prone to dryness and breakage, afro hair is also difficult to maintain. Eating a healthy diet plays a...
Nutrition Influencing Mental Wellness
Many Black individuals are silently facing various mental health challenges. While this issue affects every community, statistics reveal that only 25 percent of us are likely to seek treatment when needed, compared to 40 percent...
Urban Gardening for Nutrition
People cultivate gardens for various reasons, such as beautification, or the desire to consume organic food. For me, however, owning a garden is all about having fresh, nutritious vegetables. With the BBC reporting a 21% increase...
Black Vegan Cooks Advocating for Better Nutrition
Access to good nutritious food in our communities is shrinking due to rising costs and lack of time to prepare traditional foods. As a result, many families are increasingly relying on fast food, which is contributing to a rise...
Could US Aid Freeze Trigger Pandemics?
For almost 100 years, the United States has worked with global partners to provide aid to fight emerging communicable diseases and pandemics such as HIV, Ebola, malaria, and polio. Through its membership in the World Health...
Addressing Irritable Male Syndrome
Brothas, it’s time to stop blaming women for being emotional. I know many of us might not want to hear or admit it, but we’re in similar boats. Various studies show that we, too, can become irritable due to a variety of...
Barbershops: Men’s Hidden Mental Health Aid
A 2020 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that Black males are more likely to face significant mental health challenges, including substance abuse, cardiovascular diseases...