The Urgency of Closing the Gap on World Malaria Day 2026
This Saturday, April 25, the world once again marks World Malaria Day with the campaign theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”
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Hypertension on a Global Scale and How it Impacts the Black Community
Hypertension, also referred to as elevated blood pressure, is a severe non-communicable disease (NCD) that significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. It is also one of the top causes of death and disease throughout the world.
Sometimes, It’s About Who Is in The Room: My Birth Story
There are moments in your life that split everything into before and after. This was one of mine.
“The Mother of All Workshops: The ABC’s of Maternal and Childcare”
Why Our Maternal Health Event Might Be the Most Important Conversation You Attend This Year There are events you scroll…
Taking Action For Black Wellness On World Health Day 2026
Every aspect of life is impacted by health, from longevity to happiness, so we need to take care of our bodies as it’s the only place we have to live.
Sleep Health Crisis Affecting Black Communities in the U.S. and Africa
Sleep medicine has moved from bedside science to public health argument, and new data through March 2026 show that for many Black communities in the United States and across Africa, the problem is not simply biology but access, policy and social context.
Centering Black Mamas and Babies In Maternal Health Matters
The miracle of childbirth should be a time of joy and anticipation. Yet, for Black mothers in the United States, it’s often overshadowed by a chilling reality: they are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white mothers.
Debunking Myths about Laser Hair Removal on Black People
While you might decide to get a manicure or facial on a whim, laser hair removal is one of those beauty treatments you usually have to think about before committing to the process, mainly for two reasons: the pain and the cost.
Black Women at Greater Risk of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is not only preventable but treatable but Black women have a higher mortality rate. Find out why this Cervical Health Awareness Month.
5 Rituals And Routines Black People Can Adopt Throughout 2026
This is the time to begin reviewing and setting strategies to ensure that one’s goals and objectives for the new year are clearly spelled out, with steps in place to achieve them.