A lung cancer diagnosis can come with a lot of unfamiliar terms. You may hear phrases like “non-small cell lung cancer” or “genetic mutation” and wonder what they actually mean […] The post A Simple Guide to Lung Cancer Types and Mutations appeared first on Black Health Matters.

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A look back at a previous study suggests so. The post How Black Fathers Can Benefit Their Children’s Health appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Cynthia Bailey shared her experience as a hands-on caregiver to her mother, Barbara Ford Morris, in a recent interview. Ford Morris was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in 2022. […] The post Cynthia Bailey Is a Hands-On Caregiver to Her Mother appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Grammy-nominated singer Nivea revealed that she was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) in early 2026 after undergoing multiple bone marrow biopsies. She stated, “I was profoundly thankful that it […] The post Nivea’s CML Diagnosis Highlights the Reality of Leukemia Disparities for Us appeared first on Black Health Matters.

New research finds people with psoriasis show signs of heart muscle dysfunction at nearly three times the rate of those without the condition.

For many people, the idea of joining a clinical research study can bring up questions and hesitation. You may wonder if it’s safe, what the experience is like, or whether […] The post Clinical Research Studies: What You Need to Know Before You Decide appeared first on Black Health Matters.

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Black women in America carry the highest levels of chronic stress in the country. According to national findings from the American Psychological Association, adults who report high stress often experience […] The post How Weathering Impacts Black Women’s Health appeared first on Black Health Matters.

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Birth can be wonderfully unpredictable. In this Community Birth Story episode, Deb sits down with Eyal Meir, an IBCLC and prenatal and postpartum nutritionist, to hear the incredible story of her second birth—from arriving at triage to meeting her baby just minutes later. Eyal reflects on how this pregnancy differed from her first, how prior […] The post Birth Story: From Triage to Baby in Minutes with Eyal Meir first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Birth Story: From Triage to Baby in

Labor can feel mysterious, overwhelming, and full of conflicting advice. In this episode, Deb sits down with board-certified OB-GYN and IBCLC Dr. Jennifer Lincoln to separate fact from fiction and discuss what every expectant parent should know before giving birth. Drawing from her new book, The Birth Book, Dr. Lincoln offers evidence-based guidance to help […] The post Demystifying Labor: What an OB-GYN Wants You to Know Before Birth with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Cen

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If you’ve ever wondered whether a clinical research study could be an option for you or someone you love, you’re not alone. It’s natural to have questions. You may be […] The post Considering a Clinical Research Study for Lung Cancer? Here’s How to Get Started appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Uterine fibroids are extremely common, but the experience of living with them varies widely among racial groups. Some people never notice they have fibroids, while others face heavy bleeding, pain, […] The post Why Uterine Fibroids Hit Black Women the Hardest appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Every year, national rankings measure “happiness” across the United States. This is measured by combining work‑life balance, economic stability, mental health, physical health, and safety. However, when you look closely […] The post Minority Mental Health Month Forces Us to Look at Who is Happy & Unhappy appeared first on Black Health Matters.

A 2023 study published in Health Psychology Research found that menstrual pain pushed more than half of surveyed women out of work and left most describing their symptoms as moderate […] The post Period Pain Runs Deeper Than Cramps appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Many people are told that leaking urine, pelvic pain, or feeling “off” after pregnancy is simply something they have to live with- but that’s far from the truth. In this episode, Deb sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sneha Gazi to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding pelvic floor health during pregnancy […] The post Stop Normalizing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Sneha Gazi first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Stop Normalizing Pelvic Floor Dysfunc

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Large sporting events create a kind of electricity that moves through a city. Daily life starts to feel different, and celebration becomes part of the atmosphere. For adults, that shift […] The post Keep Young People Safe During Large Sporting Events appeared first on Black Health Matters.

This article is sponsored by Pfizer. Making healthcare decisions starts with having the right information. That information may include learning about clinical trials—what they are, how they work, and whether […] The post All About Clinical Trials: What They Are, How They Work, and Why Representation Matters appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Job loss is hitting Black women hard, restricting their access to health insurance and medical care. 600,000 Black women have been shoved out of the workforce through what reports have […] The post 600K Black Women Have Lost Their Jobs, What About Their Health Insurance? appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Birth doesn’t always begin the way we imagine it will. In this Community Birth Story episode, Deb sits down with Elena Santoro to hear the story of how a routine 38-week prenatal appointment unexpectedly turned into the birth of her baby. What began as a regular check-up quickly shifted into an induction, requiring Elena to […] The post Community Birth Story: She Went to a Routine Appointment- and Left with a Baby! with Elena Santoro first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The post Community Bir

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