health and wellness

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH MATHEW KNOWLES WAS ON THE SHOW FRIDAY TO DISCUSS HIS BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS.WHAT ARE THE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN? For men and women, possible symptoms of breast cancer may include the following: Changes to skin overlying the breast. These changes can include dimpling, redness […]

Last month, there was a news report about an 11-year old boy who died after a severe allergic reaction to fumes from the fish his grandmother was cooking. His father tried to give him his asthma medication but the nebulizer wasn’t enough to help him as he was gasping for air. That just underscored the […]

Dan Gasby, the husband of famed restaurateur B. Smith, believes race plays a role in the backlash he received after revealing his relationship with another woman while caring for his ailing wife. Gasby, 64, revealed in December that he and Alex Lerner, 53, who is white, were in a romantic relationship and caring for his wife who has […]

After she lost her son to cystic fibrosis, Tomika McFadden, CEO of Pennsylvania Care Associates, poured herself into developing a health festival with an emphasis in wellness empowerment.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF TATTOOS? Tattoos have been around forever with the earliest evidence of tattooing dating back to 3000 BC! This is fascinating when you think about it – because a tattoo is basically a deposition of pigment or colored ink under the skin using needles. The tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine […]

Dr. Ken Redcross wants everyone to get more sleep. Sleep is a significant factor in good health, but it’s one most people ignore. Here’s why it’s so important and how to get more of it.   HOW MANY HOURS OF SLEEP DO WE REALLY NEED? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults get […]

August is National Immunization Month. Dr. Lisa Ashe wants you to know all about the vaccinations that are necessary for your child’s optimal health. IS HPV VACCINE REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE  STUDENTS? The HPV vaccination is not required for anyone. It is recommended to be given starting at age 11 for girls and […]

  Whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 50s or 80s – if you have a colon, you are at risk of developing colorectal cancer. Be your own health advocate and listen to your body – notice if there’s a change in your bowel movement habits, blood in your stool, persistent stomach ache, extreme fatigue, […]

Emily Shafer, PharmD has been a pharmacist for 9 years, most of which were in the community setting. She’s worked with many patients to help them manage their diabetes through the City of Chicago “Taking Control of Your Health” program and Medication Therapy Management services. Facts on Diabetes: Diabetes is a common condition. 9.3% of Americans […]

No one wants to feel or look older than what they are, especially women. Listen to the audio player to hear four things women can…

We know we probably need to take vitamins. But which ones and how often is the question! Listen to the audio player hear our health and wellness…

Girl, fix your face! But no for real, it might change the way people think of you. Listen to the latest Jazzy Report in the audio player to hear how facial features affect how people perceive you! Get “The D.L. Hughley Show” Delivered To You! RELATED: The Negative & Positive Effect Facebook Can Have On Your […]