Early Onset Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Heart Disease & Shorter Life
Diabetes continues to present a serious burden among the Black youth of today. From the ages of 10 and younger, Black adolescents are significantly impacted by both type 1 and…
Blood Sugar Spikes Seen in Seemingly Healthy People
If it’s not one thing, it’s another. So, you’ve finally put down the fried chicken and said no to your favorite sugary drinks. Well, turns out, you can still be…
3 Out Of 4 Black Americans Have High Blood Pressure by 55
According to a new study, a startling 75 percent of black people in the United States develop high blood pressure by the age of 55. That’s a far higher rate…
Taraji P. Henson Launches Foundation To Fight Black Mental Health Issues
Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated actress and recently engaged Taraji P. Henson launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) in honor of her late father in order to help eradicate…
NYU Is Making Medical School FREE!
Let’s be real, graduate school and anything past high school is expensive. People in the U.S. go into serious debt when it comes to education, especially medical school. According to…
I Grow Chicago: A Community Changed By Ownership, Respect & Value
Image: I Grow Chicago Located at 6402 S. Honore St., I Grow Chicago is a non-profit healing zone for youths to seniors, filled with accessible resources that build skills, foster…
In Conversation With Gospel Recording Artist Phil Thompson
The act of worship is transcendent. For any believer, the praise and worship part of the church is like being served dessert in the middle of an already delicious dinner.…
Is This The #1 Secret To Healthy Weight Loss?
The lazy days of summer are in full swing and if you’re among the half of all Americans who want to lose weight, you may be happy to know the…
Sensitive Skin? These Skincare Products Ingredients Are For You
I’ll admit- I’m not the best at doing makeup and no matter how many YouTube tutorials I watch, I can never quite master something as simple as the ever-popular “no…
Easy Cuban Rice and Beans With Fried Plantains
Arroz Congri or “Rice and Beans” as its translated in English is a staple in the Cuban household. Rice and beans can accompany almost any dish and is regarded highly…