Chemicals to straighten and relax hair are a part of life for many black women, for reasons that range from societal expectations to ease of…
Although the produce section at the grocery store may look vast, it only represents a fraction of edible, nutritious, and tasty plant foods. It’s estimated…
If you feel like you have a harder time staying slim than your grandparents did at your age, you are right. We are about 10…
When we go to the doctor with symptoms of acid reflux, gas, bloating and heartburn, typically the diagnosis of high stomach acid is based purely…
You’ve been told you need to lower your cholesterol, but did you know taking a statin could raise your risk of type 2 diabetes? A…
For many women, the onset of their hypothyroid symptoms began either during pregnancy or just after. Most of these women went on to be diagnosed…
Infertility has been a growing problem over the last three decades, with most of the attention focused on women’s reproduction. However, 40 to 50 percent of cases…
People with eating disorders such as anorexia simply do not experience hunger and satiety in the same way people who have a healthy relationship with…
Many people take SSRI antidepressants for depression. However, it’s important to ask why you are feeling depression in the first place. Many important research strides…
Many of us are too stressed out these days and this can have negative consequences on our bodies and brains, promoting chronic disease and rapid…