Health

by Evan Bollinger Water infusions might sound like a simple concept—just water mixed with fruits, vegetables, or spices—but they actually pack a powerful punch well beyond what most people realize.  When it comes to health and wellness, incorporating […]

by Naomi MacKenzie You might be surprised to learn that tofu has probably been part of your diet without you even realizing it. But let’s be honest—what is tofu, really? Despite being one of the most […]

June is National Men’s Health Month, aiming to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment among men and boys. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) highlights that men are less […]

 By Jessica Daniels Most people have heard about glaucoma and cataracts, but there’s another eye disease that senior citizens should know about, especially those of European descent. This is macular degeneration, or damage to the […]

By April McQueen Are you suffering from a headache? Here are 12 herbal teas that will help stop your headache in its tracks and give you some much-needed relief.  1. Peppermint Peppermint tea has menthol […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS staff In love with your alcohol, peppers, orange juice, chocolate, and coffee? Overindulgence of our favorite things just might lead to cancer. Wait, what? Yes! Among the most common food and drinks […]

by Dominique Lambright For Black women and girls with natural hair, swimming can sometimes feel like an enemy of progress. Chlorine, the chemical often used to disinfect pool water, can wreak havoc on natural textures, stripping […]

by Ty McDuffey Failing to wash your face regularly — even if just a quick splash of water — can cause many skin problems. Every individual should wash their face both morning and night. Sweaty events […]

Compiled by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made a major change to COVID-19 vaccine guidance, removing healthy children and healthy pregnant women from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule. Health and […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS staff Alabama’s new vaping law, HB8, took effect June 1, introducing the state’s first major crackdown on youth vaping. The law restricts convenience stores to selling just 34 FDA-approved tobacco and menthol vape products. All other flavored […]