5 Hand Exercises to Strengthen Your Grip
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I’m A Three-Time Pulmonary Embolism Survivor: Mallory’s Story
I am a three-time pulmonary embolism survivor! My first PE was in 2003 after childbirth complications (including a collapsed lung), which caused…
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Cyber Bullying: 10 Ways To Protect Your Child
As a new parent in Chicago, the joy of witnessing my little girl's milestones is unparalleled. Like many, my instinct…
Want Black Kids to Take Their Asthma Meds? Pay Them, Study Shows
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, with symptoms usually developing before age 5. The condition highly impacts…
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Steve Harvey: “Cussing Keeps You Young!”
We all know at least one. That one older person who curses like a sailor and doesn't care who hears…
Trump Administration Lifts Ban on Segregated Facilities for Federal Contractors, Sparking Criticism
In a recent move, the Trump administration has removed a federal rule that explicitly barred government contractors from maintaining segregated…
Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals What Really Happened During His ‘Medical Emergency’
Followers of Megachurch pastor and entreprenuer Bishop T.D. Jakes are finding out what really led the pastor to have an…
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Nearly 35% of People with Kidney Failure are Black – Why?
You read that right. Kidney failure, known in medical circles as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), casts a heavy shadow over…
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7 Reasons Black Men Are Getting Prostate Cancer Earlier & Earlier
It’s a problem with not nearly enough attention. Prostate cancer hits men hard all over the world—it’s one of the…
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5 Metabolism Boosters Found in the Everyday Kitchen
Every season, there is a new diet fad that claims to be the secret to all your weight loss goals.…
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The Best Belly Fat Exercise…EVER
What's the best way to tone every angle of your stomach, including your obliques? Looking for the best exercises to…
After Safe Trials, This Drug Was Approved for ATTR-CM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved Amvuttra (vutrisiran), a new drug developed by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, for…
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The Truth About Collagen Peptides: Do They Really Work for Black Skin?
While collagen peptides aren’t new, celebrities usually use the supplements more frequently than anyone else. If you’ve been thinking about…
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I Was Gaslit by Doctors During Pregnancy—Now I Fight to Save Other Mothers
Rachell Dumas’ journey into maternal health advocacy wasn’t something she planned—it was something she lived. She experienced medical gaslighting, pregnancy…
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JuJu Watkins’ Season Ends with Torn ACL: What It Means for USC and Her Road to Recovery
In a heartbreaking turn of events for the University of Southern California (USC) women's basketball team, star guard JuJu Watkins…
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Our Bodies are Meant to Move: Karen’s Battle with Colorectal Cancer
It all started when I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I had an adverse reaction to the chemotherapy treatment, which caused…
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