Health & Wellness:
Health issues of men, women, and children addressed primarily by the state’s leading African American medical professionals, including Dr. Charles Crutchfield III MD, Dr. Deirdre Golden, Brandon Jones and many more. Our coverage includes ways to address current disparities in prevention and treatment and available resources of potential value to our readers.
Afrocentric mentoring programs found that participants in the mentoring program had higher grade point averages than students in the comparison group.
The importance of mentoring our Black male youth Read More
Untreated sleep apnea also causes the blood pressure in general to be higher both day and night.
Controlling hypertension may require treating sleep apnea Read More
This virus, which is specifically an orthopoxvirus, is related to smallpox, and anyone is susceptible to contracting the virus.
Monkeypox—what is it? What is being done about it? Read More
A shift has occurred in how we view the importance of postpartum care.
Minnesota delivers new help for pregnant people, babies Read More
Tampons have become the latest household product to fall foul of supply chain issues.
How the tampon shortage is exacerbating period poverty in the US Read More
Children and pets can fall prey to the heat inside of a car on a hot day, even with the window cracked open.
Children dying in hot cars is a preventable tragedy Read More
Before you select a Medicare Advantage plan, research the plan in-depth, review potential plans with a trusted friend or family member, and/or discuss the plan with your primary care physician.
Choosing a Medicare Advantage plan Read More
Every Black woman, regardless of her current state of health, needs a health support system and a team of advocates.
Breast cancer now leads cancer deaths in Black women; screening, and conversations can help Read More
Any parent with a child aged six months to five years should be able to get them vaccinated within a week or two of the release.
Finally, COVID-19 vaccinations soon available for children under five Read More
Young Black men make up 2% of the population yet account for 37% of the deaths due to firearms.
Black and Brown physicians must speak out against gun violence Read More
Believe it or not, doctors are also interested in making sure you don’t have to come see them or get any treatment!
Get a doctor to avoid going to the doctor Read More
Given how widespread racism is in society, it should not be surprising that it affects the science and practice of medicine.
Moving beyond ‘race-based’ medicine to ‘race-conscious’ medicine Read More
Black people also have the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial/ethnic group in the United States for most cancers.
Black-White prostate cancer gap shows staggering disparities Read More
Vitiligo is a common condition that affects self-esteem but it can be treated.
New treatments for vitiligo offer new hope Read More
Earlier this year, nonprofit insurance companies in Minnesota started treating COVID-19 like other illnesses.
Getting COVID-19 is about to hit your wallet Read More
During sleep our physical and mental selves get a chance to relax, rejuvenate and restore themselves so that we can continue to carry out our daily obligations.
Ten practical ways to relieve insomnia Read More
The challenges of motherhood have only grown since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Black moms speak on COVID-19 increasing anxiety and isolation Read More
Research shows that in many cases, social drinking is used as a crutch.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Read More
For tennis superstar Serena Williams, giving birth to her baby was a test for how loud and how often she would have to call out before finally being heard.
Serena Williams’ message to medical professionals: listen to Black women Read More
March was Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to heighten our understanding of colorectal cancer.
Screening is the best preventative for colorectal cancer Read More
