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Fermented Rice Water for Natural Hair

Raven Sinead November 4, 2026 No Comments

TikTok trends strike again (and for good reason this time). You’ve probably seen creators making rice water mixtures on your For You page, claiming healthy hair benefits, amongst many others.…

Chris Rock on What Therapy Taught Him: “You Are Enough, Sir”

Kweli I. Wright November 4, 2026 No Comments

Chris Rock has spent decades making people laugh and saying the uncomfortable things everyone else is thinking. But at 61, the comedian is becoming more comfortable talking about something he…

Is Your Blood Sugar Making Game Day Impossible? Try These…

Evan Bollinger November 4, 2026 No Comments

It’s more than a sport. For many fans – die-hard and fair-weather – football is about tradition. It’s about ritual. In some ways, it even feels like a rite of…

Q&A: Living With Alzheimer’s as a Black Woman

Issac Morgan November 4, 2026 No Comments

For years, Ertha Patrick noticed changes in her memory she couldn’t explain. It was sometime around her mid-50s when Patrick began experiencing cognitive issues that seemed to be getting worse. …

New Study Finds Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Before Insulin Is Needed

BlackDoctor November 4, 2026 No Comments

Continuous glucose monitors can dramatically improve blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes who aren’t yet taking insulin, a new clinical trial says. Nearly twice as many people…

4 Tiny Ways Caregivers Can Recharge Without Falling Behind

Evan Bollinger November 3, 2026 No Comments

Your day is already full enough. Between medications, appointments, meals, and watching over a loved one, the idea of “self-care” can sometimes feel impossible. What can you do? When? And…

Could You Be Eligible for a $500 ACA Refund Check? Here’s What to Know

Issac Morgan November 3, 2026 No Comments

Nearly one million Americans may receive $500 refund checks for health insurance premiums they paid through the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace, according to the Trump administration. The U.S. Treasury…

A Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor’s Healing Journey

Brittany Dickey November 3, 2026 No Comments

“We have to be more open about sharing our experiences and how to navigate systems that weren’t built with us in mind…” -Dr. Devean Owens Did you know Black women…

Don’t Wait Until Someone’s Sick: Prep Your Home for Flu Season Now

Dominique Lambright November 3, 2026 No Comments

Flu season is much easier to handle when you’re prepared before someone wakes up with a fever, cough, chills, and body aches. The middle of a sick day isn’t the…

7 Weight Loss Hacks Before the Holiday Season

Derrick Lane November 3, 2026 No Comments

‘Tis the season for tricks and treats, spiced sweets and fancy feasts. While the transition from summer to fall can take a toll on your waistline, before you lose your…

Afraid of Needles? Your Favorite Music Could Help Calm the Fear

BlackDoctor November 3, 2026 No Comments

Hate needles? Your favorite jam might help you get through a painful jab. People best managed their pain during an IV insertion when docs played patients’ favorite tunes rather than…

College Football Player DJ Jones Gets a New Heart & a Second Chance

Kweli I. Wright November 2, 2026 No Comments

At 18, Johnnie “DJ” Jones was supposed to be settling into his first year at college, learning Missouri’s football playbook and preparing for the next chapter of an exciting athletic…

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