13+ hour, 52+ min ago   (664+ words) As researchers continue developing new treatments for uterine fibroids, Black women must be represented in the clinical trials that shape future care. Without adequate representation, important questions about treatment effectiveness, safety, fertility outcomes, and long-term results may go unanswered. BlackDoctor…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (486+ words) Yes, take your last sip now. Well, at least until you’ve successfully conceived. For those who can’t seem to put the bottle down, habitual alcohol consumption can damage the quality, structure, and movement of sperm by preventing the liver from…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (310+ words) Black Americans have the highest death rates among all racial and ethnic groups for various cancers, with Black American women being twice as likely to receive a stomach cancer diagnosis and 2.3 times more likely to die from it compared to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (522+ words) Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children’s normal development and long-term health, researchers said. But globally kids aren’t consuming the amount of fruits or vegetables recommended by nutrition experts, researchers reported July 8 in the journal BMJ Global…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (476+ words) Ever since it first hit stores in 2007, the iPhone has helped transform how people around the country communicate, work and socialize. But smartphones may have also contributed to another major shift in American life: fewer babies being born. A new…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (351+ words) Other factors that may lead to loose skin include your genetics, how quickly you lose weight, the percentage of your total body weight that you lost, and how long you were overweight. RELATED: How To Prep Your Home For Maximum…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1302+ words) When we celebrate our mothers, we usually shower them with love—flowers, brunch, thoughtful gifts, and quiet appreciation. We celebrate everything they have done, everything they continue to do, and the presence they hold in our lives. But what if…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (901+ words) When Brionna Cassell found out she was pregnant, she was also carrying something else: massive fibroids that had taken over her abdomen and placed her pregnancy in jeopardy. According to reports, multiple doctors advised the Chicago woman to terminate the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (801+ words) Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she was one of 10 children and recalls her large, close-knit circle of relatives was the center of her world. But when the former collegiate long-distance runner struggled to conceive,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1108+ words) During Black Maternal Health Week, we need to focus on moving from crisis to care. Real change begins when we give power back to the community. We’re acknowledging Black Maternal Health Week, and the timing couldn’t be better. We know…...