Health + Wellness
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10 Ways to Help Your Kid Stop Vaping
A lot of kids see vaping as being less harmful than smoking cigarettes. While there is much that scientists need…
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Allergy, Intolerance, or Sensitivity? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Food may be necessary for survival but that doesn’t mean your body always reacts well to everything. There are a…
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Black Woman Makes History as First to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant
Dr. Jayme Locke, Towana Looney, and Dr. Robert Montgomery Credit: Mateo Salcedo/NYU Langone Health A Black woman from Alabama who…
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8 Foods that Are Fantastic for Lowering Blood Sugar
Time and time again, research shows that Black folks with diabetes are both more likely to be diagnosed and more…
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Health Insurance Mistakes Black Folks Should Avoid in 2025
The new year is a time for fresh starts, and for many people, that means setting health goals. Whether it’s…
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10 Natural Laxatives for Your Stopped-up Toddler
The old saying may be that “Everybody poops” but sometimes, toddlers don’t have it that easy. Several issues can lead…
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Foods Your Heart Will Love: A Guide for Black Families
Heart health is a vital concern for everyone, but for Black families, addressing cardiovascular health is particularly important. Black Americans…
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8 Surprising Ways Belly Fat Can Make Your Back Hurt
When it comes to adults, back pain is one of the most common complaints, and the reasons behind it are…
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Is There an HIV Epidemic Among Blacks Folks?
There’s increasing talk these days about HIV in the Black community, and it ain’t good! As you can probably guess,…
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10 Years of Misdiagnosis: What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Photo courtesy of Cedric Living with a chronic illness like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) presents challenges that often go far…
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