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triple-negative breast cancer clinical trials, tnbc clinical trials

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women: How to Find Them

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tests negative for the three molecular components of breast cancer cells: estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). TNBC is more common in women under 40, Black women, or women with a BRCA1 gene mutation. According to Michael […]

By Audra Neale
October 13, 2026

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Tatyana Ali quilts

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 advo...

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6 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Oct 6

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

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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gatorade, gatorade recall

Gatorade Recall: Before You Drink Another Bottle, Read This

If you usually drink Gatorade to rehydrate, then now’s a great time to check what you have at home. That’s because PepsiCo initiated a voluntary recall of several batches of Gatorade on September 25, ...

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6 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 15

hemp oil

5 Ways Hemp Oil Can Help Your Skin This Fall

While you may welcome the cooler temperatures of fall, it can also mean making some changes to your skincare routine. Even if you’re used to adjusting your routine every year to keep your skin healthy...

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8 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 15

care for moms act

What the CARE for Moms Act Could Mean for Black Mothers

Having a baby shouldn’t mean losing your health insurance two months later. Living in a rural community shouldn’t mean driving hours to find maternity care. And getting support from a doul...

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7 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Oct 14

chronic disease prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention: It’s Never Too Late

Prevention! It is one of the buzzwords that pops up these days during conversations about health and wellness. We all know that it is important to eat in moderation and increase our exercise routine t...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 14

CGM, CGM numbers

CGM Numbers Aren’t Grades—Here’s How to Read Them

If you wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it’s easy to get caught up with the numbers. One meal sends your glucose up. A stressful afternoon changes your reading. Your favorite breakfast s...

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9 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 13

medicaid

New Medicaid Work Requirements Could Put Coverage at Risk. What You Should Know

A sweeping change to Medicaid is heading to court. Enrollees and medical groups from five states have filed a lawsuit saying new federal work requirements could strip coverage from people with serious...

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4 min

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By Issac Morgan

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Oct 12

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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gatorade, gatorade recall

Gatorade Recall: Before You Drink Another Bottle, Read This

If you usually drink Gatorade to rehydrate, then now’s a great time to check what you have at home. That’s because PepsiCo initiated a voluntary recall of several batches of Gatorade on September 25, ...

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6 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 15

dialysis

Starting Dialysis? Here’s What to Expect

Dialysis is a life-saving medical treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to efficiently filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the blood. What Is Dialysis And When Is It Need...

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7 min

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By Nobuyuki Miyawaki, MD

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Oct 15

abuse

17 Signs of an Abuser You May Have Missed (Man or Woman)

Abuse doesn’t always begin with obvious warning signs. Sometimes, it starts with subtle comments, seemingly harmless jealousy, or small acts of control that are easy to mistake for love, concern, or c...

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7 min

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By Jenny A. Casiano

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Oct 15

grocery shopping, FSGS

The Grocery Shopping Habits People With FSGS Swear By

Hearing the words focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) for the first time can feel overwhelming. Along with learning about medications, lab work, and appointments with a nephrologist, many people...

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11 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 15

hemp oil

5 Ways Hemp Oil Can Help Your Skin This Fall

While you may welcome the cooler temperatures of fall, it can also mean making some changes to your skincare routine. Even if you’re used to adjusting your routine every year to keep your skin healthy...

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8 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 15

lupus medication

How One Lupus Medication May Help Guard Against Heart Disease

Lupus patients can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease if they consistently take their medication, a new study says. People with lupus had a higher risk of heart disease if they didn’t ...

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5 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 15

Lifestyle

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abuse

17 Signs of an Abuser You May Have Missed (Man or Woman)

Abuse doesn’t always begin with obvious warning signs. Sometimes, it starts with subtle comments, seemingly harmless jealousy, or small acts of control that are easy to mistake for love, concern, or c...

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7 min

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By Jenny A. Casiano

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Oct 15

Legendary Singer Dionne Warwick Recovering After Not Being Able to Stand Nor Walk

Legendary singer, Dionne Warwick is recovering after leg and foot pain forced her to cancel an October 11 appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York. The 85-year-old singer had been scheduled to particip...

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6 min

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By Gemma Greene

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Oct 14

A Dermatologist Explains: How to Turn Your HS Flare Into Flare Care

An HS flare can bring frustration, anxiety, and discomfort, but changing the way we talk about those moments can make a difference. In this Expert Explains video, dermatologist Dr. DiAnne Davis introd...

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1 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 12

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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