Health

By DeMario Easley Many Americans brush their teeth twice a day, but only a few of them floss daily. Some dentists even suggest that flossing is more important than actually flossing. Although brushing is what keeps […]

By Derrick Lane There is simply nothing worse than waking up a few days after your fresh bikini wax and seeing those nasty, red ingrown hair bumps! They were not on your list of accessories to […]

By Dominique Lambright  Migraines are far more than bad headaches—they involve intense pain, nausea, and sensory sensitivity that can derail your productivity. But with strategic planning and self-care, you can still get things done when migraine […]

By Dr. Nicole B. Washington When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, there […]

By Karen Heslop  You may have heard about all the ways ripe bananas are great for you, but did you know that green bananas can be healthy, too? That’s because the fruit changes as it ripens. Green […]

By Bryana Holcomb 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 that trigger […]

By Derrick Lane  A vegan diet might help people with diabetes-related nerve damage shed weight and find some pain relief, a small pilot study suggests. Vegan diets are free of all animal products, including eggs and […]

By Taneia Surles Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe for the general population. However, people of color are often underrepresented in […]

By Jessica Daniels, BDO Staff Writer  Eating lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other foods with inflammation-cooling properties may lower your odds of developing dementia as you age. But, if your diet is loaded with pro-inflammatory […]

By Derrick Lane  Baking soda is 100 percent sodium bicarbonate, which can be used as a leavening agent in baked goods. When mixed with an acid, baking soda reacts, making bubbles and giving off carbon dioxide gas, […]