When we think of body positivity and body dysmorphia, we often focus on how that impacts women. However, according to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), about one in three people struggling with an eating disorder is male. Yet even …
According to Childhelp, every ten seconds in the United States, child abuse reports are made, and 4 million referrals are made to child protection agencies. Child maltreatment and child abuse have been a growing concern that continues to hurt the …
The Game is Life is a phrase often used to describe the bond between men and sports it illustrates in the all-encompassing idea that sports are your life. Sports have been given to Black children and adolescent as an avenue …
We had the opportunity to speak with Doula and the Founder of Birth Manifesta, LLC, Tanzye Hill, who is a mentoring Doula and holistic educator. Tanzye provided insight into why we need Doulas and the need for advocacy during their …
Birth is marked by society as a life-changing moment that is supposed to be a time of joy, celebration, and community for those wanting children. Unfortunately, these moments that are supposed to be a journey of understanding and changing for …
Our skin is the largest organ we have, and it is so essential that we provide the best care for it. Some may experience irritation or other symptoms like itchiness, rashes, or scaly patches. Skin irritation can often result from …
One component of having good physical health is ensuring that our mental health is not forgotten. Frequently we forget that even the changes in the weather can have a significant impact on our mental well-being. Anxiety, for example, is a …
If you are skipping your annual eye appointments, you might want to reconsider and "see" what your eyes are trying to tell you. Our eyes are responsible for four-fifths of our brain's information, so making sure they are healthy is …
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases defines Alopecia Areata as a disease when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. While hair patches form on any part of the body, alopecia areata usually …
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. It is associated with severe, life-impacting pain during periods, sexual intercourse, bowel movements and/or urination, chronic pelvic pain, abdominal …
I believe that the uniqueness of melanin-rich skin lies in the variety of hues, traditions, and stories that it carries. The differences that make us unique are something that I celebrate and educate my patients about as a dermatologist and …
It goes without saying that the pandemic continues to reshape what many would call our "new normal". February is American Heart Month, which spotlights how important it is to keep your heart "healthy". We decided to take a look at …