Health

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October’s breast cancer awareness efforts offer North Alabama women an opportunity to examine everyday habits associated with risk, alongside conversations about their personal and family health histories.  The American Cancer Society identifies […]

  By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, attention often centers on scheduling a mammogram. But breast health also depends on completing recommended follow-up testing and knowing which advice to trust if treatment […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October meal planning can start with familiar ingredients and a few seasonal additions, giving families a chance to refresh their menus while keeping grocery spending in check.  An Oct. 6 EatingWell feature […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A BlackDoctor article highlights elderberry, ginger, turmeric, and citrus fruits. Each offer something different, and understanding the evidence can help shoppers separate useful ingredients from exaggerated health claims.  1. Elderberry: Preliminary research […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS New findings on cancer among adults younger than 50 are drawing attention to symptoms and family history, even as researchers emphasize that most cancers still occur in older adults.  In an analysis […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: BlackDoctor.org)  I don’t care if I have a hundred more lives; every time, I’d still choose to be a Black woman. But protecting our health requires attention, information, and care […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Walnuts bring more than crunch to the table. A small serving provides plant protein, fiber and unsaturated fats, making them an easy addition to meals or a satisfying snack. They also […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but a reminder to get screened helps most when women know where to go and what it may cost. In Alabama, eligible women can receive […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A homemade shower scrub made with petroleum jelly, commonly sold as Vaseline, and salt may leave skin feeling smooth. The salt physically rubs away loose surface cells, while the petroleum jelly […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A bra you wear regularly may no longer fit the way it did when you bought it. Breast size and shape can change with weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and age. Fit […]