Health

by Karen Heslop Black people have been using protective styles for years to maintain healthy hair. However, not all of these styles are as protective as they seem. When choosing a hairstyle, it helps to know […]

by Jason Henderson If current trends continue, nearly one-quarter of the world’s population will be obese by 2045. And one in eight people will have type 2 diabetes, research suggests. Alongside those bulging waistlines, global rates […]

by Nutritionist Mary Toscano Once you find a household cleaning solution that you like, most people stick with that brand for years, even decades, studies show. But now, one of the most popular brands of cleaners […]

by Lucas Johnson We use them all the time. Some of us can’t leave home without it. And more than likely you are looking down at one right now. It’s your smartphone. But looking down at […]

by Jasmine Browley We know how frustrating it is to sit in the nail salon for hours, painstakingly waiting until your manicurist has completed your full set before looking down and realizing that you’ve smudged your […]

By Mary Colurso Alabama knows barbecue. That’s why we’re betting Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson will pay a visit to the state, filming their “Kings of BBQ” series. The two comedians are teaming up for a new barbecue brand, AC […]

By Sarah Swetlik Following Mead Johnson Nutrition’s voluntary recall of two batches of infant formula, the Alabama Department of Public Health is notifying WIC recipients who may have received the product. WIC recipients who are in immediate […]

by Jaleesa Robinson Modern technology is something that we see advance and change every day. From the beginning of time, modern technology has helped society reach new levels that were thought to not be possible. With […]

by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor When it comes to our favorite drinks, whether in the form of a latte, a piping hot cup of tea, or a delicious cocktail, you may be surprised how that calorie […]

By Amy Yurkanin Two hospitals have announced plans to build freestanding emergency departments in north Alabama – bringing a new type of critical care facility to the areas around Huntsville and Decatur. The first freestanding emergency […]