Cancer is showing up in younger women—earlier, faster, and often more aggressively. Yet our healthcare system, research priorities, and support structures are still stuck in a model designed for older patients. A recent webinar hosted by leaders at City of Hope, the American Cancer Society, and cancer survivor advocates laid out the reality with blunt urgency: if we don’t … [Read more...] about Cancer is getting younger—and the system isn’t ready
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An undeniable connection: Substance use and mental health
Her nerves are bad. He’s got the blues. They’re back on the bottle again. We’ve all heard these statements to describe someone who is struggling. Every one of us knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed, day after day, with no end in sight. So, what do we do? We find ways to manage. Not a moral failing Everyone has different strategies for staying afloat, … [Read more...] about An undeniable connection: Substance use and mental health
Five signs of a silent stroke black people should know
A lot of people are familiar with the characteristic symptoms of a stroke – difficulty speaking, numbness on one side, and drooping on one side of the face. However, these aren’t indicative of the less common type of stroke. According to the American Heart Association, 800,000 Americans have silent strokes each year and don’t even know it. Since these strokes are far from … [Read more...] about Five signs of a silent stroke black people should know
What I wish I knew: The truth about preterm birth for black women
In the world of maternal healthcare, few voices resonate with as much urgency and clarity as that of Dr. Kim Bruno. A healthcare provider with 17 years of experience, Dr. Bruno has transitioned from private practice to Sera Prognostics’ Associate Director of Medical Science Liaison, where she bridges science, medicine, and patient education. Her mission: to make preterm birth … [Read more...] about What I wish I knew: The truth about preterm birth for black women
Alcohol Awareness Month: A time for healing, truth, and collective care
April marked Alcohol Awareness Month—a moment not just for raising alarms, but for raising consciousness. For the black community, this month invited a deeper reflection on the historical and present- day forces that shape our relationship with alcohol, coping, and healing. We can’t talk about alcohol use without talking about the weight many of us carry weights that are … [Read more...] about Alcohol Awareness Month: A time for healing, truth, and collective care
The silent killer on your plate: You are what you eat
Did you know that there may be a silent killer on your plate? High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar are still killing the black community at a disproportionate rate. These diseases are not hereditary, but the traits get passed down from generation to generation. For years, the narrative was that diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure “ran … [Read more...] about The silent killer on your plate: You are what you eat
Seven great ways to improve blood circulation
When you’re living with type 2 diabetes, poor circulation can be a genuine concern. If you don’t keep the blood flowing well throughout your body, there may be serious consequences such as chronic pain in your extremities and irreversible nerve damage. It’s also not uncommon for doctors to recommend amputations for those whose poor circulation has caused significant issues. … [Read more...] about Seven great ways to improve blood circulation
Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
By Dr. Willie Allen I received my first taste of violence as a child in St. Louis, when I was dragged into the street to fight with another child that I did not know. From that time on, I always wondered why children (and adults) would resort to violence. Eventually I asked some of my cousins what I should do when challenged to settle a dispute with violence. The … [Read more...] about Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic changed us
By Camille Cobbs March 2025 marked five years since the world shut down and announced a global pandemic. Does it feel like it’s been five years? We have seen several historic events, elections, economic shifts, and so much more. How has this changed us as a national and global society? I remember when I first started hearing about COVID-19. I was living in California at … [Read more...] about Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic changed us
Reclaiming our rest: How better sleep can transform black health
Sleep deprivation is more than just an inconvenience— it’s a silent killer that disproportionately impacts black Americans. Contributing to higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health challenges, poor sleep is an overlooked public health crisis in our community. Overview Sleep deprivation has quietly evolved into a public health epidemic for … [Read more...] about Reclaiming our rest: How better sleep can transform black health