Health

Black skin needs sun protection too: Melanin doesn't make it immune to skin cancer, so sunscreen and regular checks are crucial.

Mental health advocates note an increase in Black men seeking therapy and discussing mental health issues openly, despite stigma and lack of representation in the field. Suicide is a significant concern for young Black males, with stigma, mistrust, and lack of representation hindering access to care. Therapist Dwayne Speaks emphasizes the importance of providing a […]

Discover how accident victims handle enduring head injury effects. Empower your recovery journey with insights into resilience and healing.

Join the FREE, Prostate Health Education Network at Shaw University Saturday April 25th, from 9am-3pm Follow their social media pages below, to stay connected: Facebook: @ProstateHealthEducationNetwork Twitter: @RAPCancer LinkedIn: @PHEN YouTube: @PHENRAPCancer

The Johnston County Department of Social Services will hold its first mental health symposium on Tuesday, May 12. The event, titled “Mind Matters: Navigating the Path to Wellness,” is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tart Building at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield, N.C. Steve Pemberton will be the keynote speaker. […]

Loneliness disproportionately affects Black men due to cultural norms, stigma, and systemic barriers. Addressing this crisis requires supporting emotional expression and vulnerability.

The new food pyramid released marks a dramatic departure from decades of dietary guidance. Let's look at the new food pyramid vs. the old one.

State mental health experts are providing new resources to curb the increase in suicide rates among Black youth in North Carolina.

This one-day educational conference aims to address and reduce Black maternal and infant health disparities. Organized by Wake County, The Black Pearls Society, Inc. and Wake Area Health Education Center, the event will feature a range of stakeholder-led discussions and programming. The annual conference provides a vital space for dialogue on the systemic inequities affecting […]

The Wellness in Black Life (WIBL) project will hold an upcoming panel on Aug. 20 centered on the voices of Black men and boys in defining what true health and well-being looks like—on their terms.

Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.