2884The village needs healing. Suicide ranked 14th as a cause of death among Black children in 1993-1997, but increased to 9th in 2008 - 2012. In a 2015 study published in JAMA Pediatrics looking at ...

There are countless myths and stigmas that surround depression in the Black community, particularly the strong black woman. The Myths Impacting the Strong Black Woman Myths surrounding the "strong ...

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A new blood test uses what is known as biomarkers to identify a person’s Alzheimer’s disease status, changing how we monitor ...

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You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

According to recent statistics, it can take as long as a decade for women to be diagnosed with endometriosis. For Black Americans, the wait can be even longer. One of the best ways to ensure that your ...

Black American women with low levels of vitamin D have higher odds of developing colon cancer, according to new research that echoes previous findings in white women. Researchers used a vitamin D ...

New stem cell therapy offers hope for type 1 diabetes, freeing patients from insulin. Learn why diverse clinical trial ...

Several of the nation’s largest health insurance companies have agreed to ease restrictions around prior authorizations, a ...

This discussion cut past polished résumés and dove straight into the power, pain, and purpose behind Black women’s leadership ...

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