Fibroids are among the most common conditions affecting women of reproductive age.They are routinely diagnosed and widely recognized within gynecology.Yet many women — particularly Black women, who bear a disproportionate burden — de…
Fibroids are incredibly common, and while women of all backgrounds experience them, Black women often experience them earlier, bigger, and with more symptoms. Many women quietly suffer through heavy bleeding, fatigue, anemia, pain, or fertility stru…
Fibroids affect millions of women - and Black women face the highest risk - yet most don't know you can take action before symptoms start. If you're African American, Vitamin D deficient or have a family history of fibroids, your chances for develop…
Deepfakes aren’t just for celebrities and politics—they’re showing up in healthcare, too. These AI-generated faces and voices can be used to teach, support, and inform… but also to mislead, confuse, or even harm. So what doe…
Why are Black Women Still Flighting to be Heard in Healthcare?Black women face higher maternal mortality rates, greater dismissal of pain, and more challenges accessing quality healthcare than other groups. But why? The answer isn't just lack of a…
Who says the sexual fire dims after 40? YES.. our bodies change with time. Instead of a decline maybe peri-/menopause is a liberation from monthly woes and a new phase where a woman can focus on pleasure. It's a good time to get candid about …
The Black Women’s Health Study has followed 59,000 self-identified Black women across the US since 1995. The goal has been to assess risk factors for cancers and other majors illnesses in Black women. Why? Black Women have highe…
In the vibrant tapestry of American culture, the arts have always ben aa source of inspiration and solace. But beyond their aesthetic appeal, the arts are emerging as a powerful ally in healthcare, especially for Black women, who often face unique h…
Breast cancer facts to consider:Compared to White women, Black women have a 4% lower incidence rate of breast cancer.Compared to White women, Black women have a 40% higher breast cancer death rateThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPS…
Yesterday, I took my blood pressure just because a blood pressure cuff was nearby.My blood pressure was 160/98. “Holy Sh$t!.. way too high”(The AmericanCollege of Cardiology and the American Heart Association state that a normal systol…