Health & Wellness

ACA premiums rose significantly last year after Congress failed to extend tax subsidies, leaving millions unable to afford coverage.

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.

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, […]

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.

Black men deserve health care that feels safe and affirming with doctors who listen and systems that protect them.