Any organism found where it is not wanted is a pest. Insects like cockroaches, ants, stink bugs, termites, and bedbugs as well as rodents are common household pests. When pets are not destroying things at home, they may serve as...
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5 Most Common Cancers Affecting Blacks and Prevention
If your body begins to grow abnormal cells, those cells spread and annihilate your body tissue, the chances are you have cancer. Once you have the medical condition, it could further spread to other parts of your body, affecting...
Teen Health: Online Influence on Mental Health
The internet and social media have transformed how individuals, particularly teenagers, perceive themselves and engage with the world. Here’s Jane’s story! Jane, a senior in high school, migrated to the United States...
Skin Cancer in the Black Community: Prevention Tips
February is National Cancer Prevention Month and time to learn more about this dreaded disease. One of the commonly held myths is that Black people do not get skin cancer. People tend to believe that the melanin in darker skin...
Home Safety Measures: Preventing Accidents
The number of non-fatal home accidents is staggering—likewise the number of fatalities. Different studies have been carried out over the years and the statistics may differ depending on where you look. For example, the National...
Cancer Risks Among Black LGBT Community
As we embrace February as National Cancer Prevention Month, it’s important to shed light on the prevalent cancer risks within the LGBT community. Black LGBTQ community faces the highest risk of contracting various cancer...
February Health: Cancer Prevention Month Campaign
Creating a workplace environment that prioritizes health and well-being is essential for fostering a thriving community for you, your colleagues, and those who may visit your office space. In observance of February’s...
Teen Health: Understanding and Addressing Depression
Managing the difficulties of adolescence, especially for a Black teen, can elicit a wide range of emotions. It’s typical for a teen to feel sad, worn out, annoyed, and experience a broad spectrum of emotions. Dealing with...
Black Women Coping With the Grief of Child Loss
Child loss is one of the most devastating things you can ever experience in life. It causes a greater amount of stress than any other kind of loss. Worst still, the pain lingers for a long time and becomes part of your life...
Coping and Living With an Addict
Drug addiction has become a pressing issue that affects individuals from all walks of life. Unfortunately, the Black community has been disproportionately impacted by the widespread prevalence of drug abuse. A study carried out...