Living Well Black
What do you know about sickle cell anemia? Did you know that sickle cell is more common among people of African descent, making sickle cell disease more common in our community? In people without sickle cell disease healthy red blood cells are round and flat and shaped like a disc. They are soft and flexible …
A major cause of maternal death for U.S. Black women are the high blood pressure conditions of Preeclampsia and its more serious form — eclampsia. According to research published in the American Journal of Public Health, Black women die from these pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders at roughly five times the rate of white women. Preeclampsia …
As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, we are learning of a heartbreaking tragedy. On late Wednesday, Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax — a once rising star in the Democratic Party — shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, inside their home and then killed himself. The couple was in the middle of a …
Your Brain on Baby #2: What a New Study Says You’ve heard of “baby brain,” right? It’s the foggy and forgetful feeling that comes with pregnancy and being a new mom. It has you forgetting where you left your keys — and even your car. Well, a February 2026 study reveals that pregnancy reshapes your …
We are in the home stretch before Christmas. As you finish shopping for any children in your life keep safety first by following these tips. 1. Follow Age Recommendations When you buy a children’s product pay attention to the age recommendation. The advice is based on safety testing and child development—not on how “smart” or …
