Before You Cancel Cousin Kanye West, Let’s Talk
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 13: (L to R) President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West stand together in the lobby at Trump Tower, December 13, 2016 in New York City.…
Family Of Doctors Are Changing The Face Of Medical Marijuana
(Photo credit: Washington Post) There are many sayings when it comes to family. Some say, “the family that prays together, stays together.” But one family is living by a new…
Comedian KevOnStage: “It’s All About Balance”
(Photo credit: Facebook) If you laugh at viral videos you see on facebook, twitter, instagram or youtube, then you’ve probably laughed at comedian Kevin Fredericks, widely known on social media…
4 Steps to Tell Your Partner You’re Unhappy
Being in a relationship can be tough and no relationship is going to be 100% perfect all the time. But what’s even tougher is telling your partner you’re unhappy. So,…
HIV and The Gut Microbiome: Prebiotics and Probiotics
In the previous article, I introduced the microbiome. To review, recall that our bodies are essentially a reservoir of billions, even trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms (viruses, fungi, parasites).…
The “Checklist,” That May Save Pregnant Black Women
As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, the fact that the United States has the highest rate of pregnancy-related deaths compared to other developed countries deeply concerns me. Yet, more shocking to…
Smoking Tied To Increased Heart Failure Risk in African-Americans
African-American adults who smoke are at higher risk of being hospitalized with heart failure than those who used to smoke or have never smoked, a new study shows. For people…
Bald By Choice: 4 Reasons Women Are Making The Cut
Sitting in a barber’s chair and handing them the scissors to cut it all off seems like a nightmare for a lot of women. When a black woman thinks about…
Is Compromise in Relationships Necessary?
13the December 1955: American singer Eartha Kitt eating an apple as she is joined by her companion on a fairground ride during a visit to the UK. (Photo by Harry…