For Yalmikia Edmonds, helping women with hair loss is more than a profession—it’s a mission rooted in empathy, purpose, and ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is a progressive condition that affects the connective tissue under the skin of the palm and fingers.

Clinical trials are essential for advancing medical treatments, yet participation from Black communities remains low due to misinformation.

Vitamins are a great source of nutrients for Black hair. The strength, look and feel of "healthy hair" can define your overall look. It can also determine how you feel. While there are literally ...

The first Black American doctor was James McCune Smith. His early coursework from the African Free School in New York showed that he was a gifted and hardworking student who championed education.

New research conducted by scientists at Northwestern University has found that Black men may have a genetic advantage in immunotherapy treatments for prostate cancer. Black men are more likely to have ...

Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart. To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the Hypertension Clinic at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, talks about ...

For the second time in the last five years, the death of a Brazilian butt lift patient at a cosmetic surgery practice in Miami has led to the doctor being banned from performing such procedures.

New, successful treatments are being introduced to help treat hepatitis C patients, however, various barriers could block many, including Black Americans, from receiving it. It is estimated that there ...

"What could happen in this world if it were full of confident, talented, brilliant, bold Black girls who were positioned and prepared to make an impact?" For the answer, the team behind The Beautiful ...

Diabetes is a devastating disease that impacts millions of Americans. It, unfortunately, heavily impacts the African American community at a rate that is hard to ignore. Just why is diabetes so ...

Most women feel strongly about their outward appearance, especially when it comes to their hair. Hair is a major part of any woman's identity. For Black women, there’s an even greater significance ...