For many people, braided hairstyles are more than just fashion,- they’re a time-tested tradition that makes hair care easier. Sometimes, it’s a t’s a pre-vacation ritual, a protective hairstyle during ...

When Dacia Petrie first started curating Black-owned businesses on Instagram, she wasn’t planning to launch a tech startup. She just wanted to make it easier for people to buy Black—without scrolling ...

Last week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)—a panel of experts that issues guidelines about preventative care—posted a draft recommendation that all women start bi-annual (every other ...

Nobody can predict the future with 100% accuracy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jump on what’s likely to come. If you’re ‘reading the tea leaves’ as a potential investor, it’s all about ...

For some, Black hair is an expression of identity and culture. It’s a representation of history and carries a deep emotional significance. Even though Black hair is a symbol of empowerment, resistance ...

Heart disease and breast cancer are two of the most significant health threats facing women today. For Black women, these conditions often intersect in ways that amplify their risks. While they may ...

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that primarily affects Black American communities in the United States, though it can occur in any racial or ethnic group. Individuals with SCD ...

Stroke, the silent assassin, strikes without warning, forever altering lives in its path. For Black women, the threat is especially pronounced, lurking beneath the surface of unique risk factors that ...

When there’s pain, pressure and pounding in your head, you might think the worst: Is it a brain tumor? Probably not, a Penn State physician assures. Headache in and of itself is not a common sign of a ...

Hayti in Durham, Bronzeville in Chicago, Sweet Auburn in Atlanta, West Ninth Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, Farish Street in Jackson, Mississippi, and Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia, were among ...

The longtime HIV and AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent who was born HIV-positive has passed away at the age of 39. Her legacy ...

Consent education goes beyond lectures and workshops; it fosters an environment where healthy relationships thrive. It encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and understanding of individual ...