Health

As the resident vegan around here I do believe my duty is to inform and enlighten. Now I’ve been vegan (plant-based) for just about 9 years and I have to say it was a personal decision to do so. Many folks made that move for reasons that they deemed beneficial for them. My choice to […]

Getting older brings subtle changes, from aches to new priorities. This list captures the signs of aging with humor and self-awareness.

Christopher "Kid" Reid says that after his heart started failing last summer he was put on a waiting list for a replacement.

Loneliness disproportionately affects Black men due to cultural norms, stigma, and systemic barriers. Addressing this crisis requires supporting emotional expression and vulnerability.

McDonald’s is facing a class-action lawsuit over its iconic McRib sandwich, with plaintiffs alleging that the product’s name and marketing are misleading. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claims that the McRib does not contain any actual rib meat, despite its name and rib-shaped patty. RELATED: McDonald’s […]

For Black workers, increased premiums will show up directly in their paychecks as higher premium contributions, reduced benefits, and slower wage growth. 

As we mourn the loss of D'Angelo, it is essential to understand the dangers of pancreatic cancer for Black men.

A breast cancer diagnosis can be life-shattering. Check out Black celebrity breast cancer survivors inspiring us.

Beard care isn't just about appearances either, it's about skin health.

The board-certified OB-GYN and star of Bravo’s Married to Medicine is expanding her mission to empower women by partnering with the makers of Nexplanon, the contraceptive arm implant.

Black women do it all, so our health needs more than willpower. Here are 7 essential vitamins every Black woman needs to thrive, not just survive.

For Self-Care Month (June 24 - July 24) learn the importance of self-care, its global impact, and its empowering role in the Black community.