Health
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Placenta Pills? Okra Water? This Expert Weighs In on Birthing Trends That Really Work!
From centuries-old remedies to viral TikTok hacks, one expert breaks down 13 modern birthing trends and what actually works — and what could be risky.
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Howard Scientist: Why Grudges Can Give You Cancer
Dr. Patrick Ijewere, a medical consultant at Howard University, explains in a 2025 report how holding a grudge can be directly tied to disease, including cancer.
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5 Menopause Challenges Black Women Face — Revealed by New Study
A New Study by the Black Women’s Health Imperative Reveals the Surprising Struggles Black Women Face With Menopause — From Unexpected Symptoms to Gaps in Care and Information
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What Black Women Should Know About the Class Action Lawsuit Against Pfizer for Birth Control Drug
A recent lawsuit claimed Pfizer failed to warn women about the suspected connection between Depo-Provera and brain tumors.
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Black Experts Discuss Trump Linking Tylenol to Autism
Trump tried to link Tylenol to Autism, so the Root asked Black experts and here is what they said.
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Black Women Are Done Being Dismissed in Healthcare, And Serena Williams is Calling it Out
Serena Williams is urging women to listen to their body and advocate for themselves.
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What The Hell! Scary Reasons For The Rise In HIV Amongst Black Women…Again
As Black women are being hit with new HIV cases, stars such as Tamar Braxton is unapologetically shining a light on HIV prevention.
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After D’Angelo’s Death, Six Things Black Men Need to Know About Gastrointestinal Health
The deaths of D’Angelo, Chadwick Boseman and others underline the serious conversation Black men need to have about their gut health.
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Fact-checking Trump’s Wild Claims During Press Conference That Denied Decades of Medical Advice
President Trump told expectant mothers to “fight like hell” to avoid taking Tylenol, plus other comments that had medical experts speaking out.
