Women’s Health

If you’re pregnant or have recently given birth, you should be screened for depression, a new U.S. Preventative Task Force recommendation says. Depression during pregnancy and postpartum is real — even if it isn’t a popular topic in the Black community. It is a dangerous condition that the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says affects […]

EEW MAGAZINE BEAUTY NEWS Iconic beauty brand’s all-new haircare collection elevates maintenance, styling & treatment for all hair textures Sundial Brands, a leading skincare and haircare manufacturer known for its use of authentic natural ingredients, has announced the company’s first prestige haircare launch – Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture. Building on the life, legacy and […]

Ashley Everett may be one of Beyonce’s beyond beautiful dancers who recently etched their names into Black history with their afro-puff and beret-filled Super Bowl Halftime Show, but she’s no stranger to the stresses of maintaining what the entertainment industry perceives to be the perfect body. On tours, night after night, she performs next to […]

magine being diagnosed with one of the most rare and aggressive forms of breast cancer, given a five percent chance to live and told having children will never be an option. Kommah McDowell, a southern California woman, was told just that. At age 29, Kommah was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, which is rare and […]

Susan L. Taylor, the beautiful, flawless face of Essence Magazine for 25 years was synonymous with beauty, intelligence, grace and even as some may describe now, “black girl magic” before the term was ever thought of. Susan was the editorial director of Essence for six years, and before that was editor-in-chief for 19 years. In […]

Halle Berry’s beauty is ageless. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t feel the pressure in Hollywood to go under the knife like her counterparts. Berry opened up to Yahoo! Beauty about these struggles with aging. “It is pressure,” Berry said. “When you see everybody around you doing it, you have those moments when you think, […]

If menopause symptoms are a problem, talk with your doctor. He or she can help you weigh the risks and benefits of various therapies that may help you.. Just some of these treatments include menopause hormone therapy, low-dose birth control pills if you’re perimenopausal; antidepressants, blood pressure drugs, or other medications to help with hot […]

Weight Watchers stocks have skyrocketed yet again because of Oprah Winfrey. The weight loss company’s shares soared on Wednesday (from $3.68 to $23.05) thanks to her new TV commercial, which had an emotional impact on viewers. In the spot, past footage of Winfrey working out is shown as the TV icon talks candidly about her struggle with weight. The […]

Since October, when Oprah Winfrey purchased a 10 percent stake in Weight Watchers for $43.2 million, she has been publicly singing the company’s praises. “I was fed up with my lose-and-gain-again routine,” she says in the January issue ofO Magazine. But now, the 61-year-old believes she has found a solution to help stop the unsuccessful […]

During the dating period it is very important to find ways to express your love for one another that will be healthy both spiritually and emotionally for your relationship. Being intimate with each other doesn’t mean  participating in sexual relations. Prayer is intimate; having heartfelt conversation is intimate, studying God’s word together is intimate and simply […]

Monica has come a long way since arguing with Brandy about whose boyfriend that guy really was (I personally think he was playing both of them). These days, Monica has a more mature perspective on life. In an interview with Essence, we learn about her thoughts on what true beauty is, revealing of her sensibility. […]

Black women are tipping the scales and dying of preventable illnesses. Now is the time to get your weight and health back on track Obesity, which is a growing problem among Americans, is the biggest issue for black and Hispanic women, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. African-American […]