As the son of a teen mother I saw firsthand what it was like to be a parent learning on-the-go and dealing with the pressures of a society that isn’t too kind to teen parents, particularly young Black ...

Alisha Bridges has lived with Plaque Psoriasis (PsO) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) for almost three decades. At seven years old, she started experiencing itchy, flaky, inflamed skin, which led to a ...

Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, but it’s aggressive, fast-growing and hard to detect early, so it’s important to know the warning signs. The American Cancer Society is working to raise awareness ...

For Dr. Zipporah Abla, the journey began with a weight of around 200 lbs. Despite rigorous efforts, including joining Orange Theory and adhering to measured diets, she found it challenging to achieve ...

Newly updated stroke prevention guidelines say women with endometriosis and women with early-onset menopause are at greater ...

Having hypertension may seem like a minor issue, but it’s a health problem that you don't want to ignore. The Black community, especially Black men, are at high risk for developing the disease. In ...

Linden tea (or lime tree tea) is a common natural treatment for tension headaches. It has calming and sedative qualities. It ...

Years ago, 500 Black-owned hospitals existed in the United States. At the time, Detroit held the most Black-run healthcare systems, having a total of 18 set-up shops. However, historical institutions ...

We know that finding the perfect fit in a doctor and hospital can sometimes be challenging. We've received your emails, read your comments, and heard your cries, and that's why we're so excited to ...

Clinical trials are especially meaningful when they represent the full diversity of the populations they aim to serve.

As the leader of the National Medical Association, I have the responsibility to provide a perspective to our constituents on key issues in Medicine that are important to us and to the patients whom we ...

Your mental state can shape your healing just the same as it shapes your illness. Here are three ways it shapes ...