8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (786+ words) Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is often described clinically as a chronic inflammatory skin disease. But for the people living with it, those words don't come close to capturing the reality. Because to many patients, HS isn't just a skin condition'and it's…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (824+ words) Being diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) can feel overwhelming at first. It's a condition that affects the tiny filtering units in your kidneys'called glomeruli'causing scarring and making it harder for your body to remove waste and excess fluid. But…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1074+ words) Yoga is well known for having multiple physical and mental health benefits. However, the type of yoga you choose may be the key to getting the most out of the practice. For Black Americans, this can mean exploring Kemetic yoga....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (924+ words) The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of legendary rapper and hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, who passed away at the age of 59 after a private battle with cancer. News of his passing was confirmed through a statement shared on his…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (330+ words) In this video, Dr. James Thompson explains how new discoveries in genetics and immunology are helping doctors better understand and treat asthma and other immune-related conditions. He also discusses why many Black patients have historically been left out of clinical…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (784+ words) March 2023 marked a pivotal turn for renowned event designer and "The Real Housewives of Miami" star Guerdy Abraira. The 48-year-old will never forget the moment she heard the words: "You have breast cancer." "It was quite memorable," Abraira tells Black…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (701+ words) If you're like many Black women, your hair may reflect your personality and creativity. Your crown evolves with your lifestyle and often mirrors what you need in each season'but it could also tell an important story about your health. Hair…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (301+ words) RELATED: 4 Tips To Get Your Hair Pool Ready According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of Black Americans. Swimming might have an answer to this problem. Breaststrokes can help decrease your chance of having…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (681+ words) Some people with sleep apnea might be able to shed their CPAP masks in favor of a once-nightly pill, a new study says. The experimental pill, called AD109, helps treat sleep apnea by making a person's airways resistant to collapse, researchers…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (299+ words) Board-certified allergist and asthma specialist Dr. James Thompson shares how his grandfather's battle with asthma inspired his decades-long career treating patients with asthma, allergies, eczema, sinus issues, and other immune-related conditions. In the video, Dr. Thompson explains how environmental exposures,…...