1+ week, 6+ day ago   (727+ words) I’ve always kept the exact same cell phone number to this day. Out of nowhere, 13 years later, DKMS—the organization that hosted the drive—called me on my cell. They said, “Hi, you attended a bone marrow drive 13 years ago....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1061+ words) Black Breastfeeding Week is about more than breastfeeding. It is about the conditions that can make it easier (or harder) for Black mothers to feed their babies the way they choose, from access to lactation support and quality health care…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (138+ words) In this powerful conversation, Dr. Khabele breaks down the importance of early detection, genetic testing, and self-advocacy in the fight against ovarian cancer. She highlights the unique challenges Black women face in healthcare, from late-stage diagnoses to disparities in treatment,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (460+ words) Black mothers across the nation are commended for their strength, perseverance, and commitment to their families and communities, even as they often face health disparities and other challenges to their emotional and mental health that stem from inequities. This can…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1043+ words) Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t interested in looking younger. She’s interested in looking like herself. During a candid conversation on “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer”, the 53-year-old actress opened up about embracing the changes that come with aging instead of chasing…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (546+ words) On CBS’s daytime drama Beyond the Gates, Anita Dupree is the woman everyone expects to stand tall. She is the fierce matriarch of the Dupree family, a former superstar, Vernon’s wife, Dani and Nicole’s mother, and a grandmother whose sheer…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (387+ words) The partnership connects Anita’s journey on screen with actionable digital resources, giving viewers a clear path to move from watching a fictional diagnosis to learning what they need to know about their own bodies. The real-world ripple effect of that…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1283+ words) For seven years, the Mamas First Act has been introduced, refined, and reintroduced in Congress. What it has not done is become law. The legislation was first introduced in the House in 2019 as a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for…...

4+ week, 18+ hour ago   (945+ words) Contraception is not just about preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Experts say it’s also an important part of adolescent health care, helping regulate menstrual cycles, manage painful symptoms and treat some hormone-related conditions. Understanding the different contraceptive options — along with their…...