Living Well Black
During your next visit, your doctor may ask you about your family’s health history. This is a very important question because knowing your family members’ medical histories can help your doctor keep you healthy. Let’s look at why this is so important. What Information is in Your “Family Health History”? When asking you about your …
CHILDHOOD DROWNING NUMBERS ARE RISING – BLACK CHILDREN ARE MORE AT RISK Headed out on with the kids to a cool pool on a hot day? Stay alert because it only takes a second of distraction for a child to drown. In fact, not only is drowning a leading cause of death for children aged …
Living Well Black celebrates National HIV Testing Day! This is a day to focus on the importance of knowing your HIV status. Our community experiences a higher rate of many diseases and conditions, including HIV/AIDS. Black women face a higher risk. Here are some numbers…. In the United States: Why are Black Women at Higher …
The death of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020 brought about a huge increase in awareness of colorectal cancer, a cancer that starts in the rectum or the colon. Increasing awareness is very important given that in early 2024 the American Cancer Society reported that colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer …
Ever hear this at the pool or the beach? “We don’t need sunblock honey, Black people don’t get skin cancer.” Or “our skin protects us from the sun!” Although It’s true that the melanin in darker skin provides some sun protection, it cannot prevent all skin damage. That’s why it’s important to protect your skin …
