Wellness

What Black Parents Need to Know About Infertility

Boitumelo MasihlehoJuly 22, 2023January 10, 202508 mins

Infertility challenges can arise for anyone, but recent research has suggested a disparity between Black and White birthing women when it comes to access to information, testing, and care.

Unraveling African American Mental Health Struggles and Challenges

Anand SubramanianJuly 11, 2023January 12, 2025010 mins

It is essential to recognize that mental health is not experienced uniformly across all individuals and communities.

The ugly side of beauty: Chemicals in cosmetics threaten college-age Black women’s reproductive health

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectJuly 1, 2023January 12, 2025011 mins

That’s a big concern, because these products are heavily marketed to young women in the years before they might consider starting a family.

Drawing, making music and writing poetry can support healing and bring more humanity to health care in US hospitals

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectJune 27, 2023January 12, 2025014 mins

Evidence shows that taking part in art programs has many therapeutic benefits.

Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectJune 25, 2023January 12, 202509 mins

Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa.

Unveiling the Top African American Innovators in Healthcare: Revolutionizing the Field

Anand SubramanianJune 22, 2023January 12, 2025010 mins

These African American innovators have left an indelible mark on the healthcare industry through their pioneering work, visionary thinking, and relentless pursuit of better healthcare outcomes.

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids make Britain’s Got Talent history – here’s the reality of ‘orphanages’ around the world

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectJune 20, 2023January 12, 2025010 mins

The attention on Ghetto Kids presents a chance to acknowledge the lived realities of approximately 5.4 million children worldwide growing up in institutional care.