Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black ...

Destiny Flanagan can’t wait for her birthday so she can be eligible to become one of 100,000 Voices of Black Women. “I’m just ...

The American Cancer Society launched a program to study the factors that cause cancer disproportionately in Black women.

The past week post-election has been full of grief for many — particularly for many Black women and other folks of color who feel Donald Trump's win is a personal affront on their rights.

To dig deeper into cancer risks and health outcomes, black women across the U.S. and ACS are coming together to change the future of cancer through the health study called ‘VOICES of Black Women.’ ...

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the bill that protected the reproductive freedom of women within the United ...

Being a vital mineral, calcium plays an important role in building and maintaining healthy bones and it becomes even more important for women due to their higher risk of bone density loss after ...

The inequities have deepened racial and ethnic gaps in health outcomes, as women of color – particularly Black and Hispanic women – generally have higher maternal mortality rates. Bell and her ...

Her weight climbed to 348 pounds, and it was affecting her health: A family member’s blunt statement in 2019 motivated her to make some changes. This person told her point-blank that she was ...

I’m mindful about my food and my choices.” Being overweight can have significant effects on physical and mental health. It is important to maintain a healthy weight with the right choice of ...