HEALTH
Caring for Melanin-Rich Skin
You can go ahead and thank the melanocytesin your body for the skin color you were blessed with. Melanocytes are
Read moreGETTING THE SCOOP ON THE SCOPE What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Anna Serur, chief of colorectal surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, shares the latest recommendations about screening and
Read moreWho Was Henrietta Lacks? 5 Striking Facts About The ‘Mother Of Modern Medicine’
The world wouldn’t be the same had it not been for Henrietta. Hardly anyone knew of Henrietta Lacks’ life story
Read moreOn Mental Health, Spirituality and the Future: Positive Music Matters
There is an urgent need to recognize the crisis in culture and spirituality in our society today. This is especially
Read moreToddler Denied Kidney Transplant Because Of Father’s Probation Violation
A recent arrest is preventing an Atlanta father from donating a kidney to his ailing son. A two-year-old boy born
Read moreJeffrey Zuttah: My Sickle Cell Story
BlackHealthMatter.com In 2003, Jeffrey Zuttah was captain of his state championship football team and an academic whiz kid who dreamed
Read moreAre Energy Drinks Dangerous?
According to a study from the Journal of the American Heart Association, the surge from energy drinks can cause unhealthy changes
Read moreHow to stay cool in hot weather
12 simple tips to keep you comfortable over the summer Here’s our handy guide to help keep off the heat
Read moreBaltimore Facility Wants To De-Stigmatize Mental Health Care
“In L.A., people brag about going to see their therapists. Therapy is not a bad thing,” said the center’s executive
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