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Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe for the general population. However, people of color are often underrepresented in many drug trials. “For decades, drugs have been largely tested on white, non-Hispanic men,” says Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and […]

Despite nearly four in 10 U.S. adults reporting symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at some point in their lives, a new national survey by the Brain Injury Association of America reveals a troubling truth: most Americans still don’t fully grasp what brain injuries are, how they happen, or the lifelong challenges they can bring. Cazoshay

Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe for the general population. However, people of color are often underrepresented in many drug trials. “For decades, drugs have been largely tested on white, non-Hispanic men,” says Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and

It’s estimated that over a million Americans are currently living with ulcerative colitis (UC). This chronic illness is often characterized by stomach pain and severe diarrhea but people with UC can also experience debilitating bouts of nausea. If this is happening to you, it’s good to know how to manage that symptom as a part

According to health experts, the saying “You are what you eat” is more accurate than we think. In fact, continuous research has shown that the food we eat significantly impacts what is known as the gut microbiome. If you want to maintain total wellness, it’s recommended that you bear your gut in mind when you’re

Though advances in how we plant, process, and store food have made it easier to secure the food supply, they haven’t been without consequences. One problem that researchers are continually studying is the presence of what is known as ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment. These chemicals can be found in different places and present a

Screening and testing are often thought of as early prevention methods for many diseases. For Black men, who are more likely to be diagnosed with more aggressive forms of prostate cancer at younger ages, the importance of screening is even more evident. Now, one dad is showing just how important it is. In 2014, 56-year-old

Are you secretly envious of your co-workers and friends who, like superheroes, never seem to suffer from illnesses like colds and the flu? Come to think of it, some studies have found a small population of people who don’t suffer from heart issues, stomach problems, or certain cancers, and use far fewer office sick days

With the death of former MTV and BET host and on-air personality Ananda Lewis at the age of 52, conversations and questions are starting to arise around the disease that ultimately took her life: breast cancer. It’s questions like these that Black women are asking: Did she see the signs? Could a diet have helped?