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When it comes to diabetes and meal planning, there is no one-size-fits-all. In fact, the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) nutrition recommendations identify several meal patterns or diets that have shown good results in people with diabetes. Many of these meal patterns such as the Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, and DASH dietary plan, can be found in the US […]

Across cultures, herbal remedies have been used to treat a variety of ailments for centuries. Turmeric fights inflammation, while ginger has anti-nausea properties. The hydration that tea provides alone can help soothe ulcerative colitis symptoms (UC) like diarrhea or short bowel syndrome after surgery. These few herbs and tea recipes are especially belly-calming. Ginger Ginger

Memory Expert Zaldy Tan, MD, Talks About New Blood Tests Hitting the Market, What They Measure and Who Should—or Shouldn’t—Take Them In July, the first direct-to-consumer blood test designed to assess a user’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease hit the market. The test, which has not undergone Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review, measures the level

Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Understanding the stages of Alzheimer’s and your role in each phase is crucial for providing the best care possible. Here’s a friendly guide to help you navigate this journey with compassion and resilience. 1. Early Stage: The Importance

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic illness that is commonly known to affect balance. However, many people with the condition also experience vision problems repeatedly. Managing these issues will be a paramount part of your care. 5 Vision Problems With MS 1. Vision Loss This is generally temporary and tends to affect one eye at

Diabetes can cause several health complications. One of those complications is diabetic neuropathy – a condition in which your nerves are damaged. This damage can lead to different organs not functioning as they should. If you’re living with diabetes, it’s essential to know how this can affect you and how to prevent it. What’s Diabetic

Psoriasis – known for it’s red, scaly patches on the skin – is one of the most common autoimmune diseases and although African Americans are less likely to get it, when we do get it, it’s often more severe and causes more psychological effects. There’s no cure for psoriasis, but thankfully, most people see improvements

Qasim Amin Nathari is on a mission to change the narrative around Chronic Migraine, particularly for Black men in America. As an author, independent scholar, and advocate, Nathari has been living with Chronic Migraine for most of his life, but his diagnosis came later in adulthood. Nathari joined The Head Start podcast to discuss his journey and

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. For Jamilah Bourdon, that need became urgent on a snowy February morning in 2021. Just five minutes from her job in New Jersey, her only route — a bridge blanketed in nearly four feet of snow — left her no choice but to ride her bike

Itching, scratching, crusting, swelling – sound familiar? Often caused by an overactive immune system and worsened by stress and environment, eczema is one of those conditions that can go from annoying to painful, quickly. And it’s all about knowing your triggers. From certain shampoos and detergents to weather changes, pollen, dust, and mold, the causes of your