The First Lady has showed off her dance moves more than a few times with talk-show host Jimmy Fallon, so what does it take...
Although reasons as to why the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure is high in African-Americans are unclear, one thing is certain; Black Americans...
Two-time Academy Award nominee Viola Davis is in a fight against childhood hunger because she remembers digging through trash cans as a child in hopes...
President Barack Obama’s administration is using a new March Madness-themed campaign with appearances by athletes, coaches and sports celebrities to help boost Obamacare enrollment amongst young Americans ahead...
About 1.2 million Americans have enrolled in new health care options since October 1, according to figures released by the federal government on Wednesday, illustrating...
On the heels of the 25th World AIDS Day, President Obama announced a $100 million initiative to find a new generation of therapies and a cure for the...
Increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other health problems is common in Africans and those of African descent worldwide. According to a...
The expression “black don’t crack” is used to describe the tendency of African American women to retain their youthful physical appearance as they age. According...
The students of Morehouse College used their newspaper to challenge stereotypical ideals beauty and showcase self-affirmation in their first-ever “Body Issue.” Unlike ESPN’s “Body Issue”, the student...
According to a recent study conducted by the University of Georgia, increasing the number of African-American teachers in the classroom can decrease teen pregnancy rates...
Evelyn Lozada is keeping busy while she’s not filming for “Basketball Wives”. The reality star turned entrepreneur released a fitness DVD called Real Fit Female...
US News is reporting that a new study from University of Michigan researchers analyzed data from about 2.4 million people in the southeastern part...
A new report shows that the number of black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer is on the rise, but doctors are not sure...
A disproportionate number of African Americans in St. Louis live in poverty and lack a high school education. African-American St. Louisans also have a higher...
When it comes to getting a full night’s rest, black Americans are more likely to get too little snooze-time than white American adults. A new...
Howard Stern sidekick, Robin Quivers, revealed the startling reason as to why she hasn’t been in the studio this past year on Howard Stern’s Sirius...
A rap video featuring First Lady Michelle Obama? Kind of — but it’s not your typical rap video. The Partnership for a Healthier America and...
(Via the Huffington Post) You can now open your own personal “Obamacare” account – but you’ll have to wait awhile before you can actually use...
Breast cancer may be killing black women at a higher rate than whites because they are sicker to start with, researchers reported on Tuesday. Doctors...
CNN Health is reporting that the life expectancy of African Americans is shorter than whites because of homicide and heart disease. White women have the...