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Michelle Williams is Back In College at 47: “I’m Going to Finish Strong”

Kweli I. Wright October 30, 2026 No Comments

Michelle Williams has already been a member of one of the biggest and most successful girl groups in music history, performed on Broadway, earned Grammy nominations, written a book, and…

WARNING: Millions of Candy & Chocolate Recalled Sold at Popular Stores

Mary Toscano October 30, 2026 No Comments

Before you reach into the candy bowl, check the packaging. During 2026, candy and chocolate products distributed in the United States have been recalled for reasons ranging from undeclared peanuts…

3 Of The Most Powerful (But Overlooked) Vegetables On The Planet

Derrick Lane October 30, 2026 No Comments

Growing up, when you heard your mom say, “eat your vegetables,” many of us might have sighed and wondered why. Now that we are grown, we understand that vegetables are…

Avoid These High Calorie, High Sugar Candies

Derrick Lane October 30, 2026 No Comments

’Tis the time of the year we are approaching where diets are no longer considered a major priority and eating excessive amounts of candy doesn’t really require an excuse. But…

The Halloween Hangover: What Candy and Lost Sleep Can Do to Your Body

Jasmine Smith October 30, 2026 No Comments

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids and families. Between the costumes, trick-or-treating, and candy galore, there’s plenty to look forward to. But all…

Study Finds Healthy Grocery Packages Linked to Better Long-Term Health

BlackDoctor October 30, 2026 No Comments

Sending people bundles of healthy food can help them lose pounds and reduce blood pressure, a new study says. People who received plant-based grocery packages from a Boston-area food pantry…

Top 10 Cities with the Most STDs (and Which Diseases are So High)

Barry Anderson October 29, 2026 No Comments

Your ZIP code can influence how easily you find a doctor, get tested, or receive treatment. It can also shape your chances of encountering a sexually transmitted infection. But when…

A Dermatologist Explains: How to Stay Intimate During an HS Flare-Up

BlackDoctor October 29, 2026 No Comments

An HS flare doesn’t have to mean putting intimacy and physical connection on hold. Finding ways to stay close may simply require communicating with your partner and rethinking what intimacy…

The ASAP Act: BlackDoctor Film Festival Screening Sparks ‘Unforgettable’ Conversation on Alzheimer’s Medicare Pending Policy

BlackDoctor October 29, 2026 No Comments

An expert-filled panel joined “When Science Meets Medicare: The ASAP ACT Shines a Spotlight - Featuring Unforgettable" at the 2026 BlackDoctor Film Festival in Washington, DC on Oct. 14.

Standing Wears You Out? Try These Energy-Saving Tips

Evan Bollinger October 29, 2026 No Comments

ATTR-CM hits the Black community especially hard. In fact, hereditary ATTR-CM is linked to a specific variant significantly more common among people of West African descent, with roughly three to…

An Expert Explains: Why Black Families Struggle to Get Basic Dental Care

BlackDoctor October 29, 2026 No Comments

In this episode of Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes explores why Black families continue to face barriers to accessing basic dental care and how those challenges can affect their overall…

Gabrielle Union at 54: Menopause and Why Black Women Deserve to Be Heard

Aria Ellise, BD Special Contributor October 29, 2026 No Comments

Gabrielle Union is getting candid about menopause. In a January interview with EatingWell, she described hot flashes beginning in her late 30s and the isolation she initially felt. Speaking as…

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