In October, the global awareness to draw attention to the early detection, treatment and fight against breast cancer in women has remained an ongoing campaign across various organizations, online and offline platforms, as well as other institutions committed to helping women understand the subtle signs of breast cancer, seek early diagnosis if necessary, as well as take steps to treat effectively if discovered.
Often overlooked and misunderstood, the reality is that men can also get breast cancer, though it is rare. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.
Philadelphia advocate Diona Nicole Murray transforms personal struggle into a powerful platform for Black women navigating reproductive health challenges and infertility.
In Philadelphia, the Oshun Family Center has become a lifeline for families navigating the country’s growing maternal health crisis.
Ozempic, which used to be associated with the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been getting a lot of buzz lately and has become popular among celebrities who are now turning to it for fast weight loss results. From those who only need to lose a few pounds to those who have been open about their long-term weight struggles, this drug has captured the attention of a wide audience.
In 2023, the CDC reported that two-thirds of all chronic hepatitis B cases worldwide are acquired in childhood, mostly through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). This invisible epidemic threatens generations, with hepatitis B alone affecting more than 60 million people in Africa.
A deeper conversation about Black Women’s Pain, Power, and the Fight for Bodily Freedom Adriana Smith never got to hold…
For many in the Philadelphia region, diabetes is an urgent health concern because it’s part of daily life. And yet, despite its widespread reach, awareness and understanding remain dangerously low in the Black community.
Long before formal nursing schools or medical licenses, Black women brought life into the world under the shadow of slavery. Enslaved midwives labored in cramped cabins, relying on generations of oral knowledge to care for mothers and infants alike.
There are some conversations Black men need to have with each other that go beyond the game, the grind, or even the latest headlines. One of the most important is prostate cancer.
