Health

Heavy periods and painful cramps suck. A major cause of these symptoms is uterine fibroids. Fibroids seem to linger amongst women and especially in the African American community. Some of our favorite foods are the […]

Nearly 80 percent of hair products aimed at black women contain chemicals linked to cancer, infertility and obesity, new research suggests. Up to 78 percent of relaxers, which are used to permanently straighten hair, contain […]

“To Beef, or Not to Beef?” That is the question. It’s the Great Cow Debate! Humans have digested red meat for centuries. Lamb, bison, veal–and cows being the most popular, it isn’t an uncommon food […]

It’s been used to treat ailments for thousands of years. But eating garlic really does have health benefits, researchers have concluded. A study found consuming the common seasoning can help slash the risk of cancer, […]

A new study indicates that artificial sweeteners are linked to obesity and diabetes, asserting they contain chemicals that change how the body processes fat and uses energy. USA Today reports the study from the Medical […]

When contact lenses first came out, they were an alternative to eyeglasses, making it even easier for those with vision problems to see. Well, now even those who wear contact lenses, have got it even […]

Scientists now have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are — as some parents have long suspected — a haven for nasty bugs. Swiss and American researchers counted the microbes […]