Health

by Erin Marcus, The Root When Janoi Burgess was a child, he thought doctor appointments were fun. “I used to love it because they had a section where you could play games,” said Burgess, who […]

By Ernst Lamothe Jr., ahchealthenews.com Unfortunately, budding trees and blooming plants aren’t the only things spreading like crazy this spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 40 states, including Illinois, are having widespread […]

When it comes to weight loss, it’s not about the destination, but the journey. Obesity research shows that there are noticeable physical and mental health benefits of weight loss after shedding as little as 5% […]

5.3 Million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease; it is the 6th leading cause of death in America (with over half a million people living with Alzheimer’s in our state of Florida). African Americans are twice […]

Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed the IDEA Act (“Miami-Dade Infectious Disease Elimination Act”), after it passed the Florida House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support this week. Florida leads the nation in new HIV […]

By Krystal Franklin While society has made us think the thicker the better, one study is showing that black women and obesity rates are no laughing matter. ABC News reports: Obesity is still rising among […]

By blackhealthmatters.com Since tumors are often spotted too late for a cure, prevention is crucial Black women may be able to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by eating a healthy diet, one that includes […]