Gone are the days when women are considered as the weaker sex. Today, more and more women are taking up important roles in their respective families, workplaces, and communities. In fact, some women excel better than most men in certain areas of business and sports. But regardless of how successful you are today, you are… Read More »
Adobe Stock Images A study has sparked concerns about how permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners affects the safety of African American women. The study was recently published in the International Journal of Cancer. Past research has found a connection in the chemicals of hair dye and straighteners with cancer. However, when tested within… Read More »
New research out of the University of Miami (UM) will look at the possible ways microagressions and violence affect the health and engagement in care of Black women living with HIV. Sannisha Dale, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at UM, will spearhead the research thanks to a $ 670,000 grant from the National Institute of… Read More »
A nurse holds a newborn baby in maternity hospital. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Thanks to Serena Williams advocacy on the issue of Black women dying during childbirth at disproportionately high rates (as compared to their white peers) has gotten substantial attention. This week California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to address the… Read More »
If you are looking to spice up your love life a doctor has warned people not to put chocolate inside their vaginas in the latest bizarre trend. Yes, you might want to experiment in the bedroom but doctors have warned not to use the sweet treat during your experimentation. This warning comes just weeks after… Read More »