New Yorkers Warned About Synthetic Marijuana Laced With Rat Poison -- Causing Bleeding in Eyes and Noses!

Hospitals in New York are being alerted about a new form of synthetic marijuana mixed with rat poison. It is believed that the said substance is linked to some cases of uncontrolled bleeding.

Fake Women’s Health Centers Reportedly Target Black Women

Fake women's health centers have been recently emerging in different states trying to mislead women and give false information about reproductive health care options. Apparently, these fake health centers are out to get Black women specifically.

Why Black Women in New York City Are 12 Times More Likely to Die From Childbirth

The number of deaths caused by pregnancy and childbirth in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate, according to statistics. It is said that Black women are more prone than White women, but the risk is even higher for Black women in New York City.

Here’s What Cancer Treatments Do to a Woman’s Fertility

While cancer treatments may eliminate cancer cells effectively, it often causes side effects. Women who undergo cancer treatments may also have fertility issues.

Psychology Test Used to Diagnose Depression May Not Work on Black People

A new study has discovered that the test generally used to evaluate a person's mental state may not be as accurate in diagnosing depression in black people compared to whites.

Research Claims That Strongly Identifying With Your Race Can Have a Negative Impact on Your Mental Health

New research claims that feeling deeply valued by one's own sexual, ethnic, or racial minority group could actually have a negative impact on one's psychological health.

Research Confirms That Low Income Black and Hispanic College Graduates Have Higher Health Risks

A recent study has found that disadvantaged minorities who graduated college in the United States are more likely to develop health risks compared to those graduates who are white and even to other minorities that came from advantaged backgrounds.

Study Confirms Black Women Are 3-4 Times More Likely to Die During Pregnancy

The death of a woman during pregnancy or after delivery is indeed a tragedy for a family. Unfortunately, more and more pregnant women in the United States die each year due to pregnancy or delivery complications, and black women are more likely to be a victim than white women.

More Black Infants Die in This State Than Any Other — and Here’s Why!

In Wisconsin, more African-American babies die before turning 1-year old than in any other state in the United States, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What Every Black Woman Should Know About Hair Loss and Fibroids

A recent study shows that black women with a relatively similar type of hair loss may also be at a high risk of developing fibroids.

Scientists Have Linked Early Onset Menstruation With Depression, Especially Among African American Girls

Recent studies show that African-American girls are at greater risk for depression at an earlier age and depression can last longer into adulthood. How? The studies show a strong link between African-American girls, who start menstruating earlier than white girls, and the onset of depression.

Don't Kid Yourself -- Your Genes Are Only Partly to Blame for Obesity

Is it true that a person's genes can be responsible for their gaining weight? Yes, but only partly, according to a professor with the University of Exeter Medical School in England. Lifestyle choices account for the rest. How?

Queen Latifah Tells Black Women How to Protect Their Hearts

Every year thousands of people die from Heart failure (HF). Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and television producer Queen Latifah knows firsthand the importance of de-stressing, eating healthy, and taking care of yourself, and she has a few words for black women on how to protect their hearts from HF.

5 Good Reasons Why Diets Don't Work

If you're one of those who have tried diets, maybe lost some weight, but gained it all back, you are not alone. Up to two thirds of all people who diet gain back more weight than they lost. There are very good reasons why diets don't work. Here are just 5.

10 Things You Can Do to Burn 300 Calories in Less Than One Hour

You can't get away from the role exercise plays in losing weight. But that doesn't mean exercise has to be boring. There are many forms of exercise that are fun and also lead to burning extra calories. Here are 10 fun things to do that will also burn 300 calories in less than one hour.

New Study Shows That Depression Among Poor Black Teens Is Different Than Other Teens

Depression is not just an adult disease. About 20 percent of all teens experience depression before they reach adulthood. But a recent study showed that low-income black teens have depression symptoms that are different than those described by white teens. This can put them at greater risk for suicide because their symptoms may be overlooked and, therefore, untreated.

Despite What You've Heard, Birth Control Still Increases Breast Cancer Risk -- Especially For Black Women

After all the years that women have been on birth control, the risk of breast cancer linked to birth control remains high. This is a particular concern among black women younger than 40 who already have higher rates of breast cancer compared to white women, according to the Susan G. Komen Center. They also have more occurrences of triple negative breast cancer than women of other ethnicities.

For the First Time in Years, HIV Diagnoses Among Black Women Are Decreasing

For the first time in years, the U.S. Centers For Disease Control reports that HIV diagnoses among black women has decreased. It has decreased by 24 percent among black women, and 20 percent among all women, between 2010 and 2014.

This 10-Year Old Girl Hung Herself After Being Bullied -- Bullying Has to Stop!

Ashawnty Davis, a fifth-grader at Sunrise Elementary in Aurora, Co., was only 10 years old when she took her own life. After getting into a fight with another girl at school whom it is believed was bullying her, Davis discovered that someone had taken a video of the fight and then posted in on a social media site. She was devastated. Two weeks later, she took her own life.

Research Shows Air Pollution As Major Cause for Pre-Mature Births Among Black Women

According to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control, pre-term births is the most common reason for black babies dying over 2.4 times the rate of white babies. The CDC has also discovered why; air pollution has been determined to be a major cause.

Woman Loses 105 Pounds With "No Pills, No Surgeries, No Crazy Diets, No Shortcuts"

Olivia Patrice lost almost half her entire body weight (105 pounds) without using any crazy diets, pills or surgeries. She did it the hard way -- by eating healthy and exercising. And it worked!

Why Black Women Are Suddenly Dying From Pregnancy and Childbirth -- At Alarming Rates

Women are dying now more than ever from childbirth and pregnancy, and the risk is even higher for black women. Yes, right here in the United States. In New York City, for example, black women are 12 times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white women. Some are calling it a crisis. What is happening?

New Fingerprint Test Can Tell If a Person is Using Cocaine (and Other Drugs Too!)

Researchers at a company called Intelligent Fingerprinting have developed a new fingerprint technology that can confirm within seconds if someone has used cocaine. The system works by analyzing fingerprint sweat, and the technique is 99% effective.

New Digital Pill Can Tell If You've Taken Your Meds

A new digital pill has just been approved by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that is able to track ingestion of medications prescribed for mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. It allows medical professionals to keep mental illness patients on their treatment.

Here's What Really Cuts Black Lives Short!

The American Heart Association just released new information that explains why black people do not live as long as white people. Their life expectancy is 3 years shorter than for white people. Why? A recent study showed that higher rates of heart disease and stroke may be a major reason why.

Yes, Children Can Get Arthritis!

Most people view arthritis as an old person's disease. Would you be surprised to know that children can get arthritis, too? It's called chronic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and it affects more than 300,000 American children, according to experts.

Confirmed: Black Lives Matter, But Not as Much as White Lives!

While homicide is the leading cause of premature death among blacks, it is the 12th leading cause among whites. Yet, there is very little research devoted to black homicides, causing many to conclude that black lives matter but not as much as white lives.

Two Reasons Why Breast Cancer is More Lethal for Blacks Than Whites

Breast cancer death rates were 41 percent higher among black women than among white women in the United States, according to research from 2014. Recent research, however, now explains why, identifying two primary reasons why breast cancer is more lethal for blacks than whites.

What African Americans Need to Know About Sarcoidosis -- And Why

Sarcoidosis is the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in different parts of your body — most commonly the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin. African Americans need to know about this disease because Sarcoidosis occurs more often in African-Americans than in Caucasians, and African-Americans may experience more severe symptoms.

Mother Facing Jail For Not Vaccinating Her Son

A Michigan mother was sentenced to 7 days in jail for refusing to vaccinate her son. Many wonder how this could happen -- isn't vaccination of children a choice? Not necessarily.