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…
3 Personal Finance Tips To Help You Shed That Debt
Health is wealth and with these tools, you will be able to set yourself up for a prosperous and successful year full of financial wins! 1. Budgets Are Not The…
Parent’s Point of View: The Reduction of Rape Culture
President Trump recently announced that April will now be named national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which will spark much-needed conversations and education on sexual assault and what we as…