HEALTH & FITNESS

Olympic legend Simone Biles steps out in Chicago for mental health advocacy, joining other celebs sharing their deeply personal health journeys.

Discover crucial support resources and services for Black cancer patients, addressing disparities and ensuring comprehensive care.

Lizzo is speaking out about gaining 20 pounds after a significant weight loss, sparking criticism from those who feel she should maintain her previous physique.

July is Fibroid Awareness Month, but for many Black women, fibroids are a constant concern. According to the National Institutes of Health, Black women are three times more likely to develop fibroids than other women. They also tend to get them at younger ages and often have larger, faster-growing tumors and more severe symptoms. Today, women have more options than ever, but understanding them can feel overwhelming.

Black youth face a mental health crisis with suicide rates rising 53 percent over a decade. In Brooklyn, the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health addresses this through barbers and stylists trained in Mental Health First Aid. These trusted community spaces provide safe conversations where people often suffer in silence. The Beyond the Stigma program also recruits youth peer leaders and engages community elders. Dr. Marilyn Fraser emphasizes that suicide prevention doesn't always require a therapist's office—sometimes it begins with conversations between people who already know and trust one another.