Health

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A newly emerging COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1—nicknamed “Nimbus”—is sweeping across the United States and rapidly becoming one of the most common strains of the virus, second only to Omicron (LP.8.1). […]

By Jasmine Smith  Black men in America are dying too soon—and not because they have to. A legacy of systemic inequities, medical mistrust, and cultural expectations around masculinity has created a silent crisis. But as Nurse […]

By Derrick Lane  No matter how old you are, chances are you may have developed a good collection of scars on your body. Some scars may have come from burns, acne, cuts, surgery incisions, or scrapes […]

By Issac Morgan  A Listeria outbreak linked to prepackaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at major retailers has resulted in 17 people sick across 13 states, leading to 16 hospitalizations and three deaths, according to an alert from […]

by Karen Heslop Summer is a great time for being outdoors, but it also means more bugs will be out in full force. Mosquitos, in particular, can be a huge nuisance as they’re not just an […]

by M. Brooks Cinnamon may be the latest addition to the list of recognized “brain” foods. The sweet spice contains a chemical that can help protect the brain and new research shows it may even halt […]

by Evan Bollinger When you least expect it, the muscle cramp strikes.  Sometimes, the cause is clear. You’re working out, you’re dehydrated, and you do something sudden that triggers the event. Other times, however, it truly […]

by Deborah Easton, BDO Contributing Writer Chances are, you have a friend, coworker, or relative who is currently caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. With over six million Americans living with the disease and diagnoses rising steadily […]

BlackDoctor.org Incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is a common condition that affects many people, especially older adults. It can impact daily activities and overall quality of life. While many factors contribute to incontinence, one […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, doctors are warning the public about a lesser-known symptom: “COVID tongue.” While rare, this unusual condition has been documented in some COVID-19 patients and […]