Health

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.

A closer look at Shigella, the bacterial infection that's becoming more prevalent and demanding attention from the medical community.

According to the latest CDC data, Black Americans account for 40% of people living with HIV despite being only 13% of the population.

In smaller Southern cities like Albany, patients often face long waits for screenings, referrals, and specialist appointments. 

Music has the power to inspire, heal, and bring people together. That same spirit of hope is at the heart of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which continues to lead the world in understanding, treating, and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Through the support of music fans and artists across the country, the […]

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continues to lead the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by advancing research, treatment, and global access to lifesaving care. The hospital is known around the world for its mission of finding cures and saving children while ensuring families can focus on what matters most. At St. Jude, […]