Health & Wellness

A breast cancer diagnosis can be life-shattering. Check out Black celebrity breast cancer survivors inspiring us.

Black women do it all, so our health needs more than willpower. Here are 7 essential vitamins every Black woman needs to thrive, not just survive.

Autism affects millions worldwide, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Here are 15 important facts about autism that everyone should know.

The Wellness in Black Life (WIBL) project will hold an upcoming panel on Aug. 20 centered on the voices of Black men and boys in defining what true health and well-being looks like—on their terms.

Despite mounting evidence that Black women in the U.S. face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality, efforts to close the gap remain inconsistent. How do we change this?

Let’s be real: Fast food isn’t supposed to be fine dining. It’s quick, cheap, and usually eaten while driving or crying (or both). But even within the low-stakes world of drive-thru eats, some chains just don’t measure up. Whether it’s soggy fries, subpar service, or food that tastes like regret, these 10 spots have earned […]

Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.

Experts, including practitioners and organizers from Healing Justice and Disability Justice, have raised concerns about algorithmic bias.

The ruling specifically targets executive orders Trump issued tying federal funding to an organization’s DEI efforts. 

Proposed cuts to Medicaid will cause many individuals, families and communities to suffer for that very reason--poverty.

For Black men, when it comes to health, early detection through annual checkups and preventative screenings often means the difference between life and death.