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Music has always been at the heart of Black culture—a tool for storytelling, healing, resistance, and celebration. Whether through gospel’s soul-stirring harmonies, jazz’s improvisational brilliance, hip-hop’s rhythmic storytelling, or African drumming’s communal power, music connects deeply to the Black experience. Beyond its cultural and emotional significance, music offers powerful cognitive and neurological benefits. Engaging with […]

Food is medicine. Along with any medications or other therapies your doctor advises, consuming foods with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic characteristics may assist if you’re dealing with arthritic pain. Here are 12 foods that could reduce arthritis pain and strengthen joints. 12. Green Tea Green tea has a reputation for being rich in minerals and

Many Black Americans are living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) without even knowing it—often dismissed by doctors, misdiagnosed as boils or acne, or left untreated due to stigma and healthcare barriers. At BlackDoctor.org’s second annual “State of Black Health: What Now Black Health” Summit, Jade Curtis, Executive Editor of BlackDoctor.org, led a powerful discussion on HS

Having healthy and pretty feet year-round is important, but it becomes even more important during the summer when we’re ready to show our feet off in some cute sandals or while sashaying on the beach. An estimated 87 percent of adults in the U.S. have some type of foot problem, and one of the most common

If you’ve been losing sleep at night worrying about why you can’t seem to lose weight, you may very well be sleeping with the enemy: bad bedtime habits. Why Sleep Quality Matters for Your Weight Sleep deprivation and weight gain: Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate hunger and fullness, potentially leading to

Nationwide — In a significant stride toward addressing the unique mental health needs of Black women, a transformative new publication entitled Mental Health Journal is set to launch — a dedicated mental health journal designed to inspire empowerment, healing, and self-discovery. “This insightful, holistic, and reflective journal is more than a resource; it is a celebration of resilience,

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death, especially lung cancer and forms of cancers associated with the respiratory system. However, who would think that the “home” – a place considered to be completely safe – could turn into a “source” of cancer-causing substances? In fact, there are many obvious cancer culprits that

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

Former New York rapper Craig Mack, best known for his 90s smash hit single “Flava In Ya Ear,” passed away at age 46, in March of 2018. Initially, according to his producer, Mack passed away from heart failure at a hospital near his Walterboro, S.C. home. “God bless my friend. He was a good friend of mine,” said Alvin

Dr. Leeja Carter is not your typical academic. After years as a professor and researcher focused on the social determinants of physical activity—particularly for Black women—she began to feel a disconnect from the traditional academic space. While she cherished teaching and mentoring students, the institution itself felt unfulfilling. That realization sparked a journey of self-discovery—and a