Black-owned Life Tree Women Care uses cultural competence to cut bias and make patients...
In the United States, there remains an implicit bias that affects the quality of health care for African Americans.
“The attitudes and behaviors of health...
Research Shows Many with Mild COVID-19 Infections Still Experience Long-Term Symptoms
The majority of individuals who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 infection also experience long COVID, or persistent symptoms more than 30 days after they...
Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water
If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has...
The Truth About Monkeypox
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the U.S., stoking fear and confusion about the way the virus is spread, who is at risk and...
Are You Addicted to Technology?
During the COVID-19 shutdown, many people increasingly turned to technology for entertainment and information, a trend that raises concerns about an increase in technology...
5 Ways You Can Make a Difference During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Social distancing and staying home as much as possible are incredibly important right now. By following these guidelines, you are doing your part to...
5 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity
Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system...
Study Finds Little Progress in Addressing Racial Disparities for Dementia Risk
While rates of dementia for the U.S. population have been relatively stable or in decline since 2000, rates for Black Americans remain disproportionately high,...
Newly diagnosed cancer patients, African Americans more at risk for COVID-19 infection
Cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed and African American patients, are significantly at risk for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and mortality, according to a new study...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The first week of May 2022 is not over and news of two young, seemingly exuberant young women...
