Health

NYC investigates Legionnaires disease outbreak -- urges vigilance and medical care for those in affected areas

The FDA's approval of Trodelvy, a targeted treatment, could bring new hope for Black women battling metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

The former president hopes to get his health in pristine shape, just like his 62-year-old wife, Michelle Obama, whom he praised for having great strength and flexibility. 

A new study reveals the alarming trend of young Black men's suicide rates surpassing those of young White men for the first time in recorded history.

Simone Biles took to Instagram to reveal a recent health scare that landed her in the hospital, which she called "the scariest experience of my life." The post ‘We Almost Lost The Goat!?’ — Simone Biles Reveals Near-Death Health Scare That Landed Her In The Hospital: 13 Wild Reactions appeared first on MadameNoire.

Breast Cancer BaddieCon empowered women through healing, community, and reimagining thriving beyond treatment. The post Breast Cancer BaddieCon Reimagines Sisterhood & Survivorship Through Healing, Happiness & Hope [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.

Actress Taylor Polidore Williams stars in short film 'H.P.V.' that tackles Black women's health issues, aiming to spark crucial conversations. The post Taylor Polidore Williams Says Indie Film ‘HPV: Her Pretty Vagina’ Is Bigger Than Entertainment: ‘I Knew It Was A Necessary Conversation’ [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.

Fibroids are noncancerous growths in or around the uterus that are common, but for Black women, they can cause many problems.

Black skin needs sun protection too: Melanin doesn't make it immune to skin cancer, so sunscreen and regular checks are crucial.

How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were eight reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, […]

Outbreak of rare, deadly hantavirus on cruise ship; 3 dead, others monitored; caution urged as virus spreads via rodents. The post Hantavirus: 2 Georgia Residents Under Watch After Contaminated Cruise, Here’s What You Need To Know appeared first on Bossip.

Black family caregivers face many challenges including a vital need for support, and it is a battle that should no be silent.