NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar Satellites

NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar Satellites

Two NASA missions finally launched from the California coast and soared toward the stars late Tuesday night, overcoming a week of delays to get to orbit. Both aim to unravel mysteries about the universe — one by peering far from Earth, the other by looking closer to home. The rocket’s chief passenger is SPHEREx, a … Read more

People of Color Bearing Brunt of Long COVID, Doctors Say

People of Color Bearing Brunt of Long COVID, Doctors Say

Sept. 12, 2022 – From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of color have been hardest hit by the virus. Now, many doctors and researchers are seeing big disparities come about in who gets care for long COVID. Long COVID can affect patients from all walks of life. But many of the same … Read more

Natural Hair: What to Know Before You Color It

Natural Hair: What to Know Before You Color It

After wearing weaves and subjecting her hair to regular heat styling, Tammy Porter’s stylist convinced her to allow her natural curls to shine through. “As a Black woman, I didn’t want to live up to European beauty standards,” says Porter of Carson, CA. “I also didn’t want to spend my life in the beauty salon … Read more

Expert Q&A: Common Skin Problems in People of Color

Expert Q&A: Common Skin Problems in People of Color

Skin is the human body’s largest organ. In fact, it accounts for about 15% of a person’s body weight. Not only does it cover your entire body, manage your temperature, and help you detect hot and cold, but it’s also one of the first lines of defense against harmful ultraviolet radiation, infection, and disease. It’s … Read more

Diversifying Medical Illustrations for Skin of Color

Diversifying Medical Illustrations for Skin of Color

Photo Credits: SPL / Science Source Science Photo Library / Science Source Science Photo Library / Science Source Jesus Hernandez / Wikimedia Commons SOURCES: American Medical Organization: “Learn About It.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: “Skin color in dermatology textbooks: An updated evaluation and analysis.” Health City: “The Creator of a Viral Black … Read more

Young People of Color Lag in Getting COVID Boosters

Young People of Color Lag in Getting COVID Boosters

March 8, 2022 Young people of color are not getting COVID vaccine booster shots at the same rate as young white people, USA Today reported. That alarms federal health authorities. In an attempt to close the gap, the Biden administration plans to turn to churches and community health centers for help, USA Today said. “We … Read more

Mucus (Snot, Phlegm) Color, Function, Coughing, and More

Mucus (Snot, Phlegm) Color, Function, Coughing, and More

Mucus is something everyone has, and some people wish they had a lot less of the stringy, gooey stuff. Sure, it can be gross to blow globs of snot into tissue after tissue when you have a cold or sinus infection, but mucus actually serves a very important purpose. “Mucus is incredibly important for our … Read more

Barbie, LEGO Diversity Goals Have Big Impact on Girls of Color

Barbie, LEGO Diversity Goals Have Big Impact on Girls of Color

Oct. 28, 2021 — Last year, on a trip to Disney Springs, the shopping complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, Brianna Watson, a wife and motherhood blogger, and her then-3-year-old daughter, Ari, walked by the Lego Store, where Mickey Mouse, Maleficent, and other characters were featured in Lego form. “I want some!” … Read more

How to Color Your Own Hair

How to Color Your Own Hair

Whether it’s time for a change or you want to save money on salon fees, coloring your own hair is a big step. These guidelines can help you learn how to color your own hair. Know Your Limits If you’re not a trained hairstylist, you might feel anxious about attempting a color at … Read more