Health & Wellness

Why Food Allergies Need To Be Taken Seriously

Last month, there was a news report about an 11-year old boy who died after a severe allergic reaction to…
FDA Alerts More Doctors Of Rare Cancer With Breast Implants

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials say doctors should be on the lookout for a rare cancer linked to breast…
What This Young Mother Living With HIV Wants You To Know

For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Masonia Traylor has an important message for Black women about testing, stigma and putting…
Belly Fat Be Gone: Ways To End The Bloat

WHAT IS BLOATED BELLY? Bloating refers to a feeling of pressure or discomfort—just short of pain—somewhere in the abdominal area,…
What You Need To Know About Your Thyroid

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped organ located in the base of your neck. It…
#Over40: Your Guide To Working Out While Grown

Lose weight. Exercise. If you are over 40, you’ve heard these things over and over again. You also know that…
Go Red: How To Make Sure You Have Heart Health

Dr. Icilma Fergus is a cardiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, known as Dr. Icy. She and…
No Excuses! 85-Year Old St. Louis Woman Walks Off Over 100 Pounds In Her Living Room

Jessica Slaughter didn’t let age, income or lack of a gym interfere with her quest to improve her life and…
What You Need To Know Now About Cervical Cancer

JANUARY IS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. WHAT CAUSES CERVICAL CANCER AND HOW DO WOMEN GET IT? Almost all cervical cancer…
Scientists Seek Ways To Finally Take A Real Measure Of Pain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Is the pain stabbing or burning? On a scale from 1 to 10, is it a 6…
Can Music Help You Heal?

Can music be a part of your healing? It’s not just possible, it’s actually being used to help patients of…
Alone for the Holidays? Here’s How to Keep Yourself Sane

For some, the holidays are the best time of the year. It means spending quality time with friends and family,…