Family Health
The Supreme Court ruled today [PDF] that employers with religious objections to birth control are not required to cover contraception in health insurance plans for women under the…
Radiation therapy for breast cancer uses high-powered X-rays to kill cancer cells. Rapidly growing cells, such as cancer cells, are more susceptible to the effects…
New research suggests that too much TV time might shorten your life. But not necessarily for the reason you might think. The study of more…
Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor works to find out the specifics of your tumor. Using a tissue sample from your breast…
What does it mean to have higher risk factors for breast cancer? Essentially, a breast cancer risk factor is anything that may make you more…
Trent T. Daniel, founder of the One World Doll Project, and Stacey McBride-Irby, creator of Prettie Girl Dolls, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now”…
There was a time when walking was fun…you just may not remember it! When you first learned how to walk, it was new and exciting. You could move around like the “big people” and get into stuff. Now, walking is routine, but even more important. Walking can get you healthy and help keep you that […]
“How do I get rid of this belly fat?” This is easily one of the most common weight loss questions out there. In addition…
Unlike other people who found their diagnosis to be a blessing, Solange Knowles did not find solace in her doctor’s words. In fact, Beyoncé’s younger sister went for a second opinion. The soulful songstress says she’s always been full of energy, and claims that sometimes her sporadic speech and effervescence led people to believe she […]
Ah…summer. Warmer weather, relaxing at the beach…why not make the most of one of the best seasons by giving your entire body a boost with…
The extent, or stage, of your breast cancer gives your doctor an idea of your prognosis — the likely outcome of your disease — and…
A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you’re trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you’re asked…