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
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
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
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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 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
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
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
“One of the things we do is help them see … that despite this situation now, you can create a vision for your future,” Davidson said. A Good Future Researchers say the promise of a good future is often overlooked in suicide prevention, perhaps because achieving it is so challenging. It requires … Read more
In a statement to WebMD, Katie Fowlie, CDC public affairs spokesperson, said: “It’s important to know that the vaccine administration process is complex and requires strong cooperation and partnership with all parties at the jurisdictional, local, and federal levels. CDC is working closely with jurisdictions to ensure as much information is submitted as possible, … Read more