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Tatyana Ali: “The Solutions to Black Maternal Health Already Exist”

Tatyana Ali has spent years talking about what went wrong when she gave birth to her first son. Now, she wants the conversation to focus more on what can go right. The actress and maternal health advocate, who has described experiencing obstetric violence during the 2016 birth of her son Aszi, is using her platform—and […]

By Kweli I. Wright
October 6, 2026

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Olandria, depression, Love Island USA

Olandria Says Online Hate Sent Her Into Depression

When Olandria Carthen walked out of the Love Island USA villa, she didn’t just come home to millions of new followers; she came home to millions of people who thought they knew her. And not all of the...

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7 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Sep 29

Debbie Allen on HIV, ‘A Different World,’ and Why the Conversation Still Matters

We caught up with the amazing multi-hyphenate to talk about working on the reboot of the hit show and HIV and AIDs — then and now.

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8 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Sep 24

menopause

Menopause at Work Is Finally Getting More Attention—Here’s Why It Matters For Black Women

If you’re in the middle of your career and dealing with menopause or perimenopause, you’re not alone. In fact, two out of five women have thought about switching jobs or actually made a change because...

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9 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Sep 23

Real Talk Rx: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Your guide to understanding the treatment options, dosing, side effects, interactions, and more of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).

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Real Talk Rx: Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Your guide to understanding the treatment options, dosing, side effects, interactions, and more of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.

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Wellness

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burn fat

7 Fall Favorites That BURN Fat

‘Tis the season…of comforting fall foods. But guess what? Turning to your favorite comfort foods as the weather gets colder doesn’t necessarily mean drowning yourself in excessive am...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 12

Sunday night

A Sunday Night Habit That Can Make Your Week 10x Better

Sunday evening can feel like the weekend ends before you’re ready. One minute you’re relaxing, coming home from church, spending time with family, getting children’s hair ready for s...

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8 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 11

An Expert Explains: The Four Stages of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode of An Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes discusses the four stages of gum disease—from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis—and what h...

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1 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 10

sexually abusive

When Sex Is Scary: Signs You’re In A Sexually Abusive Relationship

Domestic violence (DV) is not a new phenomenon. Individuals are generally aware that when one person in an intimate relationship uses tactics to control the other partner in the relationship (physical...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 9

childbirth, pregnancy

Pregnancy Is Only Part of the Journey: Why Black Women Need More Support After Childbirth

A new Harris Poll study, Where Maternal Health Support Is Falling Short in America, highlights persistent gaps in maternal healthcare, including mental health support, access to care, patient educatio...

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7 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Oct 8

postpartum depression

Postpartum Depression is Rising in Black Mothers – Here’s What Helps

What do you do when the hardest season of your life is the one everyone keeps calling a blessing? For a lot of Black mothers, the weeks after a baby arrives are not glowing. They are heavy, foggy, and...

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7 min

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By Camille Cobbs

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Oct 7

Brothers, Check In: Protecting Black Men from Prostate Cancer

Download Brothers, Check In: Protecting Black Men from Prostate Cancer

Breast Cancer Is Part of the Story,
Not All of It

Breast cancer may be part of your life, but it doesn’t get to define all of it.

You may be figuring out treatment, managing side effects, adjusting to changes in your body, or wondering what life looks like after cancer. You may also be the person helping someone you love through all of it.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focus on what helps you move forward: understanding your options, asking better questions, finding support, protecting your quality of life, and making space for the parts of life that still bring you joy.

Explore our Breast Cancer Channel for guidance on treatment, side effects, self-advocacy, survivorship, caregiving, intimacy, and life beyond a diagnosis.

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burn fat

7 Fall Favorites That BURN Fat

‘Tis the season…of comforting fall foods. But guess what? Turning to your favorite comfort foods as the weather gets colder doesn’t necessarily mean drowning yourself in excessive am...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 12

personalized telehealth for high blood pressure

Can Personalized Telehealth Help Black Patients Control High Blood Pressure?

A blood pressure reading is only one piece of the puzzle. Keeping hypertension under control often requires ongoing support, access to medication, and a treatment plan that works in real life. Researc...

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5 min

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By Tonya Russell

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Oct 12

“It Takes Two”: Supportive Wife Helps Diabetic Husband Lose 100+ Pounds

When Brandon Lewis was told that he was prediabetic, the news went in one ear and out the other. In fact, the Dallas-based comedian and actor kept the news from his wife, Seckeita, and took a two-year...

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6 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Oct 12

summer heat

How People With MS Stay Cool During Summer Heat Waves

For many people, summer is a time for cookouts, beach trips, vacations, and spending more time outside. But for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), hot weather can make everyday life much more...

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8 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 11

Sunday night

A Sunday Night Habit That Can Make Your Week 10x Better

Sunday evening can feel like the weekend ends before you’re ready. One minute you’re relaxing, coming home from church, spending time with family, getting children’s hair ready for s...

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8 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 11

junk food

Your Favorite Junk Food Could Be Feeding More Than Cravings

Dramatically reducing ultra-processed foods may ease symptoms of depression and anxiety, a small pilot study suggests, adding to evidence that diet and gut health may influence mental well-being. Rese...

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5 min

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By Cara Jones

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Oct 10

Lifestyle

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HS, dating

HS and Dating: When (and How) Do You Tell Someone?

Dating can be vulnerable enough without worrying about what someone will think when they see your body. For people living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that...

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9 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Oct 10

sexually abusive

When Sex Is Scary: Signs You’re In A Sexually Abusive Relationship

Domestic violence (DV) is not a new phenomenon. Individuals are generally aware that when one person in an intimate relationship uses tactics to control the other partner in the relationship (physical...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 9

A Dermatologist Explains: How to Help Your Partner Understand HS

Talking to your partner about hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) isn’t always easy, especially when you’re still figuring out how to explain the condition yourself. But you don’t have to navigate that conv...

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1 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 9

Fitness

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strength training

Strength Training 101: A Guide To Building Muscle Safely At Any Age

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost your metabolism and enhance your quality of life — no matter your age. As a physician, Dr. Jillian Foglesong Sta...

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4 min

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By Jason Henderson

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Oct 4

yoga pose, child's pose

Reset Your Entire Body With This Simple Yoga Pose

What does your body feel like when it’s completely at peace? When the body is so relaxed that the mind follows, and you feel safe and completely rested. There aren’t many positions that allow th...

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6 min

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By Camille Cobbs

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Sep 26

strength training, cardio

Strength Training Is Replacing Cardio—Here’s Why

For years, many women were told that exercise meant cardio. Walk longer. Run faster. Get on the treadmill. Burn more calories. For some Black women, especially those over 40, that message is changing....

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9 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Sep 24

Do These 7 Morning Stretches to Shrink Your Belly

If your stomach looks flatter when you wake up but seems to expand as the day goes on, body fat may not be the only thing involved. Bloating, constipation, tight hip muscles, poor posture and even the...

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7 min

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By Gwen "FitwithGwen" Jamison

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Sep 9

pre-workout supplements

Are Pre-Workout Supplements Right For You?

“Pre-workout” is nothing new to most fitness enthusiasts, but I was first introduced to the “miracle” supplement a couple of weeks ago when free samples were being given away at my job. For those of y...

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5 min

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By Jasmine Danielle

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Aug 31

safety tips for working out

8 Safety Tips For Working Out In The Summer Heat

It may be hot outside, but that doesn’t mean your fitness goals have to take a summer vacation. Whether you’re working toward your #SummerBodyGoals, trying to build strength, improve your endurance or...

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3 min

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By Tia Muhammad

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Aug 29

Answer the question below

If you or a loved one is living with Diabetes, how much do you know about the diabetes technology available today, like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors?

A lot. I could explain my options to someone else.

Some. I know the basics.

A little. I've heard of it but don't know much.

Nothing yet.

Men's Health

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dieting

Black Men, Dieting May Not Be As Beneficial As You Think…

For some Black men, the idea of “going on a diet” may bring to mind restriction, sacrifice and giving up the foods they enjoy. And when healthy eating is framed as something that requires constant wil...

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6 min

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By Jason Henderson

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Sep 21

penis exercises

3 Penis Exercises That Improve Your Sex Life

Nearly 65 percent of men over the age of 35 report dealing with some type of erectile dysfunction at one time or another in their life. Also, many men suffer from low testosterone, or low-T, which con...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Sep 19

health check, Black men

One Health Check Black Men Should Stop Putting Off

“I feel fine.” For many Black men, those three words have become the reason annual checkups get postponed year after year. There is no chest pain, no major symptoms, and no emergency, so t...

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7 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Sep 18

Women's Health

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hormones, calories

Black Women, Stop Tracking Calories and Start Tracking Hormones

For years, wellness advice often centered on one thing: weight. Count your calories. Watch the scale. Eat less. Exercise more. But that approach doesn’t tell the whole story of what’s happ...

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9 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 7

fertility

What I Wish Every Black Woman Knew About Fertility

For more than 30 years, I’ve helped individuals and couples build their families. During that time, I‘ve learned that infertility doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of every race, ethnicity...

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5 min

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By Kim Thornton, MD

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Sep 23

tennis

10 Reasons Black Women Over 40 Should Try Tennis

Maybe it was watching Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend at this year’s U.S. Open. Or seeing 46-year-old Venus Williams step onto the court at Flushing Meadows once again,...

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8 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Sep 14

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