Dark days and freezing temps make cold weather health tips seem harder to follow. You may think you're doing everything you can to stay...

You’ve heard all about good sleep hygiene (go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, evening weekends; avoid screens and...

Finding motivation to get healthier is often easier said than done. These strategies can help you stick with it when you're ready to quit: Know...

When you think of activities that are good for your health, you may picture eating vegetables or taking a walk. Or maybe you think...

People all over the world, including Americans, are practicing social distancing during this coronavirus pandemic. We’re sheltering at home, leaving only when necessary to...

If you suffer regular migraines and you spend a lot of time on your smartphone, you might want to put your phone down sometimes,...

Photosensitivity is a form of skin sensitivity that occurs as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, including the sun. Having lupus can...

An environmental exposure researcher on how the air we breathe can raise risk of lung and other cancers—and what to do about it Residents of...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10CaCUDMplk Before he took the stage to host our Spring 2024 Health Summit & Expo, actor and health advocate Lamman Rucker chatted with Black Health...

Actor Courtney B. Vance knew many Black men and boys were silently living in crisis when it came to their mental health. He was...

Obesity is not about one place, race, or culture. Obesity is a global epidemic with the World Health Organization estimating that over 115 million...

Americans are the most overweight people in the world. According to statistics, we are having our cake and eating it too! Sadly, nearly half...

You probably already know that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a critical health concern for Black women because they disproportionately affect us. There are...

According to the Oxford definition, stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance quality, or person. HIV is a chronic disease that...

Weight is listed on every medical intake form. Before you even enter a room with a doctor, they will know your weight. That number...

We all say we want to be healthy, but what do we mean when we say that? The World Health Organization defines it as...

Need another reason to take a vacation? It's probably good for your heart and mind. Research over the years has suggested that holidays–and breaking away...

Summer travel may be limited this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but taking a vacation isn’t impossible, an epidemiologist said. States are reopening and...

Self-care and wellness are the buzzwords of the moment, but it isn’t easy to know where to begin the journey of optimal health. However,...

Practicing social distancing means more time spent at home. And many people use this time to start a garden in their backyard. There's a...

This month at Black Health Matters, we are focusing on kidney disease and kidney health. As part of our Black Health Matters Fall Summit 2020,...

Recruiting Black patients and other non-white demographics to take part in clinical trials remains a persistent challenge, and much of the effort to get...

Dark days and freezing temps make cold weather health tips seem harder to follow. You may think you're doing everything you can to stay...

As COVID-19 continues to affect our everyday lives, scientists and researchers around the world are actively working to find safe and effective treatments for...

The White House announced that the first shipments of baby formula would arrive this weekend from Europe. "Operation Fly Formula" will send 132 pallets of Nestle Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula to Indiana from an airbase in Germany. Around 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three formulas, which are hypoallergenic for children with cow’s milk protein allergy, will arrive this week.

America's baby formula shortage hits some of its biggest brands and leaves parents panicked. An ongoing supply disruption mixed with a recent safety recall leaves shelves everywhere empty. Millions of babies who are not breastfed depend on formula as their source of nutrients. Most baby formulas contain protein from cow's milk that was altered for easier digestion and enhanced with extra nutrients needed for growth and development. The FDA sets specific nutritional requirements on the formula, and formula makers achieve those levels by adding various sugars, oils, and minerals. The formula mimics breast milk, although study shows breast milk is healthier.

Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting women of all backgrounds. However, the battle against this disease is far from uniform. African American women...

Multiple myeloma is a deadly cancer that lives in the bone marrow, resulting in abnormal plasma cells that reduce the ability to fight infections,...

Taking charge of your health is a responsibility that should never be overlooked, regardless of your gender. However, men, including African American men, often...

Men's Health Month occurs every June with this year's Men's Health Week occurring June 12th through the 18th. This month, we dedicate time to...

September 18th is Respect For The Aged Day otherwise known as Keirō no Hi or 敬老の日 in Japanese. Observed on the third Monday of...

Medications play a key role in helping many individuals, especially older adults, maintain their quality of life. However, for some, managing medications to achieve...