Health

by Marcie McClellan Dumolga Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing significant discomfort and health issues. Unfortunately, for Black women, the journey to a diagnosis […]

by Jenny A. Casiano, BDO Beauty Contributor Okay, so wait…say what now? So we’ve seen our fair share of non-traditional beauty trends for hair that go from simple to just down right weird. Some women use […]

by Princess Gabbara Oil pulling is an age-old remedy that started in India thousands of years ago. It’s used to clean and detoxify your teeth and gums while naturally making those pearly whites even whiter! But […]

by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor To some, coffee is somewhat of a life source – a morning cup of courage – to take on all that the day throws at us. For others, a simple cup […]

Let’s be honest.  While we all know using protection is the best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sometimes it’s easier said than done. Things happen. There’s the heat of the moment. Alcohol may […]

by Shelby Pauling People are turning to all sorts of creams and serums in order to achieve perfect skin, but fail to realize what we put into our body plays a significant role in the beauty […]

By Leada Gore More than 165,000 pounds of ground beef has been recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli, federal officials are warning. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Detroit-based Wolverine Packing distributed the ground […]

By Leada Gore  Cold weather means it’s time to adjust your ceiling fan and – hopefully – save a little on heating bills. In the summer, ceiling fans should operate counterclockwise to circulate the air in […]

by Dominique Lambright Psoriasis patients can get tattoos. Considerations include location and greater risk of problems. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder that develops in thick, scaly areas. Most people acquire tattoos without considering their health. […]

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Federal officials said they found black mold and disease-causing bacteria in a popular brand of toothpaste. In a letter dated Nov. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tom’s of Maine toothpaste facilities […]