Considering laser hair removal? Here's everything you need to know about how it works on those with darker skin.

The village needs healing. Suicide ranked 14th as a cause of death among Black children in 1993-1997, but increased to 9th in 2008 - 2012. In a 2015 study published in JAMA Pediatrics looking at ...

Understand Parkinson's disease, its symptoms, and the crucial role of clinical trials in treatment and research, especially for Black Americans.

In the pursuit of flawless skin, many of us encounter a familiar adversary, acne. And while the acne itself can be a hassle, it often can leave a mark, dark spots, or excessive skin pigmentation.

One of the most intriguing findings of this year's study is the variation in vitality across different demographic groups. Contrary to popular assumptions, the report indicates that Black Americans ...

“Every time you put on one of his songs, it reminds you of fun-filled family reunion where you see your all your aunts and uncles two step to the smooth grooves.” That’s how some people describe what ...

Approximately 7 million African Americans experience mental illness in a given year, according to Mental Health America, but only a small fraction get adequate treatment. Psychiatry.org notes just one ...

May is Mental Health Month and Mental Health America is raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives and encouraging members of the community to take action immediately if ...

It’s long been clear that Black Americans have experienced high rates of coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death throughout the pandemic. But those factors are now leading experts to sound ...

The overall survey included 100 regular everyday people and over 400 medical students and residents of different racial groups, asking them what they thought about statements like “Black people’s ...

Persistently high blood pressure can damage the heart. If you have high blood pressure and do nothing about it, you’ll also increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. While there are ...

For patients, the idea of fully embracing our disease is easier said than done. Because many SCD patients feel overwhelmed, helpless and convince ourselves that our actions attitudes and behaviors ...