As a proud member of the Black community, I know firsthand the extra love and attention our hair demands. Our hair symbolizes our culture, pride, identity, and a way to express our outer beauty. Using shampoos, conditioners...
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5 Game-Changing Techs in Diabetes Management
At the end of 2021, around 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, were reported to be suffering from diabetes. It is also one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2021, around 399,401 certificates...
Is Our Soul Food to Blame for Diabetes?
Soul food, a cherished tradition with profound historical significance, graces the tables of many Black American families, particularly in the Southern United States. This culinary heritage, born out of necessity during the...
Being an Involved Black Father
Some kids would wish the pandemic lockdown never ended because that was the first time they spent extended quality time with their father. The absence of fathers in the formative years of children is creating a public health...
Home Safety Measures: Mold-free Living
Did you know that Black households experience a greater health impact from poor housing conditions, such as exposure to mold and other environmental hazards? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly 60% of...
Black Men and Breast Cancer
Men can have breast cancer too, and Black men are disproportionately affected by the disease. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer in Black men is 70 times less common compared to breast cancer in Black...
Teen Health: Building a Culture of Fitness
Parenting is serious work and parents have a major role to play in shaping habits that their children can carry from infancy into the teen years. Black teens undergo several changes during adolescence, most of them complex and...
October Health: Black Women and Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. While this initiative aims to educate the public and promote screenings, it...
10 Breast Cancer Myths Among Black Women
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) said around 30% of breast cancer cases are caused by modifiable risk factors. In other words, simply changing your lifestyle can lower your risk of contracting breast cancer...
Breast Cancer in Black Women: Disparities and Need for Early Screening
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer in Black women is now the leading cause of cancer death. Although Black women are less likely to be...