Black Health Matters

African Americans face significant health challenges, showing higher risks for many diseases and often experiencing worse outcomes. Factors like access to health insurance and socioeconomic conditions contribute to these disparities. However, a lack of awareness about preventive measures and a tendency to overlook health issues also play a role. Black Health Matters aims to change this by offering valuable information on health and wellness, focusing on positive solutions and practical tips. The website includes several key sections: Our Health: This section provides articles focused on health and wellness, along with the latest medical news relevant to African American and Afro-Latin communities. Beauty: Here, you'll find stories related to beauty and lifestyle, featuring tips on skincare, haircare, and nail care, as well as in-depth articles about plastic surgery and recovery options after illness. Mind & Body: This area emphasizes the connection between mental, emotional, and spiritual health, exploring how inspiration and spiritual practices contribute to overall wellness. Nutrition & Fitness: This section offers healthier twists on beloved cultural dishes, strategies for making desserts and snacks lighter, and discussions about the challenges some groups face in maintaining healthy eating habits. It also includes nutrition news, fitness tips, and advice on preventing illness through diet and exercise.

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Empowering Young People in the Fight Against HIV

6 days ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

While National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day may have been earlier this month, the work to empower young people to fight continues, especially those in our communities. We spoke with Bithiah Lafontant, Director of Corporate Communications at ViiV Healthcare, about the changing statistics, the resources needed to create an HIV-free generation, and more. BHM: How are the statistics of HIV among young people in underserved communities changing?
4 Ways to Get Your Neurodivergent Teen Ready for College

6 days ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Keyaira Boone

Preparing a neurodivergent young person for college is about more than choosing the right-sized sheets and pillowcases for their dorm room. When students transition from high school to college, they are expected to know how to manage their entire educational experience independently.
Is Cordelia Cupp of Netflix "The Residence" Autistic?

1 week ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

One of the unsolved mysteries of Shondaland’s wildly popular Netflix White House whodunnit “The Residence” is whether Uzo Aduba’s unforgettable detective, Cordelia Cupp, is on the autism spectrum or neurodivergent aka neurospicy. The answer would vary, depending upon who you ask. On Tudum, Uzo Aduba describes her character as a woman who is “strong, she doesn’t mince words and she’s unapologetically herself.” Finding the right costume for the character was an integral part of the storytelling.
Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole Lost Control of Her Business & Almost Lost Her Life

3 weeks ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

Slutty Vegan made the news when its location at Spelman College closed on February 26th and was replaced with Twisted Taco. According to Eater, the restaurant gave the College two days’ notice before its closure; now we know why. In an exclusive interview with People, Slutty Vegan restaurant founder Pinky Cole reveals that she made the difficult decision to relinquish control of the multimillion-dollar company to an assignee (who closed the Spelman location and others).
Public Spaces Make Room for Autism

3 weeks ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Keyaira Boone

Autism can cause individuals to experience the world differently. Due to sensory sensitivity, they can face challenges traveling to and enjoying certain activities. Lights, sounds, crowds, and other factors can cause them to have adverse experiences in specific environments. But airlines, cruise ships, theme parks, and entertainment venues see the value of accommodating this untapped audience.
Bishop TD Jakes' Massive Heart Attack Had No Symptoms

3 weeks ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

Amid his sermon last November, Bishop TD Jakes, leader of Dallas’s megachurch, The Potter’s House, was rushed to the hospital with what the church called in its official statement a “health incident.” Many speculated that it was a stroke. However, Bishop Jakes sat down with Today Show host Craig Melvin this week to reveal that he suffered a massive heart attack. Bishop Jakes says he didn’t realize what had happened to him until he arrived at the hospital in an ambulance.
Healthy Soup From the Diaspora

4 weeks ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Patrice Yursik

Fall and winter are undeniably soup seasons, but some of the world’s most delicious soup recipes come from places where the weather is warm year-round. Soup is a popular dish throughout the diaspora—in Africa, the Caribbean, and tropical countries around the world. You can find soups made from fresh, local produce that provide nutrition and sustenance and are packed with flavor and incredible health benefits.
What We Need to Know About CKD

1 month ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

The state of Georgia has one of the highest levels of chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnostic inequity. According to Daryl O Crenshaw, MD, FACP, FASN, FASH, “That means if we were able to bridge that gap, 10,000 more Black patients would be diagnosed with CKD.” he pointed out. “I understand this more and more.
What You Eat (And When) Can Affect Your Weight & Heart

1 month ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

Intermittent Fasting (IF) has provided some with a short-term solution for weight loss, but at what cost? Three studies say it may be putting your heart at risk. Here’s what you need to know. Research presented last year at the American Heart Association, Lifestyle, and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions studied 8-hour-time-restricted eating among 20,000 adults. They found a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dwayne Wade Talks About His Kidney Cancer Journey

1 month ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Corynne L. Corbett

Last week, in an exclusive interview with The Today Show, retired NBA player Dwayne Wade revealed how he discovered he had kidney cancer in 2023. When he turned 40, he learned his father had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. “In the discovery of that, I also learned that my grandfather had prostate cancer. This is probably a part of my genetics and my history. Let me go get checked out,” Wade says in a video interview. When Wade got to his doctor’s appointment, he was very transparent.