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You’re Not Lazy, You’re Exhausted: 7 Ways to Beat Burnout

Kweli I. Wright October 21, 2026 No Comments

Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like functioning on empty — you’re showing up, getting it done, holding it together — while running on a tank…

“You’re My Everything”: 10 Phrases that are Signs of Abuse

Barry Anderson October 21, 2026 No Comments

The text sounds thoughtful: “Let me know where you are so I know you’re safe.” The offer sounds generous: “You don’t need to work. I’ll take care of everything.” The…

Can a Low-Histamine Diet Help Your CSU?

Karen Heslop October 21, 2026 No Comments

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a condition in which you can develop itchy wheals and swelling under your skin that last for six weeks or less. These symptoms are driven…

Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes May Be Reversible With Lifestyle Changes

BlackDoctor October 21, 2026 No Comments

If you’ve developed type 2 diabetes before age 45, it’s possible to push the disease into remission with weight-loss dieting and a fitness program that includes aerobic and muscle-building resistance…

LeBron James Is Playing Through Arthritis and Sciatica — Here’s What Black Men Should Know

Kweli I. Wright October 20, 2026 No Comments

For more than two decades, LeBron James has made the extraordinary look routine. Now 41, James is preparing for his record-breaking 24th NBA season. But keeping his body ready to…

Nurse Dolly: Meet the Black Nurse Giving Kids the Tools to Speak Up About Their Health

Jasmine Smith October 20, 2026 No Comments

As a Black mom of two boys, a toddler and a preschooler, and an ER nurse, Emari Etta-Tawo has spent the last eight years caring for patients. During that time,…

3 Signs Your Walking Workout Is Too Easy

Derrick Lane October 20, 2026 No Comments

Walking is a great form of exercise because you can do it at any time, and it’s easy to include in your daily routine. Contrary to popular belief, you can…

What Black Adults Over 50 Should Know About the New Flu Shot

Karen Heslop October 20, 2026 No Comments

While you can catch the seasonal flu at any time of year, you’re officially approaching flu season. It’s also the time of year when some people are getting their flu…

You Know Your Weight—But Do You Know These Numbers?

Dominique Lambright October 20, 2026 No Comments

Most people can tell you their weight. They may know whether they’ve gained a few pounds, lost weight recently, or stayed about the same. But ask about their blood pressure,…

The Hidden Danger of “Masked” High Blood Pressure in Older Adults

BlackDoctor October 20, 2026 No Comments

Monitoring blood pressure at home could help prevent a life-altering injury for some seniors, a new study warns. Seniors older than 78 with “masked” high blood pressure have a 70…

Superbowl Quarterback Has Multiple Blood Clots in His Lungs

Barry Anderson October 20, 2026 No Comments

Jalen Hurts is facing a health challenge that reaches far beyond the football field. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both…

Why Tumor Testing Matters More for Black Women with Breast Cancer

Camille Cobbs October 19, 2026 No Comments

If Black women are less likely than white women to be diagnosed with breast cancer, why are we more likely to die from it? The gap has held for decades.…

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