Dr. Chelsea Dorsey, MD, FACS, DFSVS, RPVI, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago, shared some eye-opening findings from a national survey by the Society for Vascular Surgery. Nearly one...
Multiple myeloma can manifest in myriad ways. The first sign may be a bone fracture, kidney issues, or unusual blood test results. This blood cancer begins in the white plasma cells and...
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that can cause irreparable harm to the reproductive system. Its presence during pregnancy can be potentially harmful to both the pregnant person and the child...
Pregnancy is loaded with health minefields that can turn a joyous time into a season of danger, including sexually transmitted infections. A 2024 article published in the Journal of Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive...
Hip hop as a music genre has spanned five decades and counting. Its message has ranged from descriptions of the gritty realities of urban life to the way Grandmaster Flash and the...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a serious health condition, especially for vulnerable
populations, particularly infants. Black Health Matters recently hosted an engaging
webinar, sponsored by Sanofi, that highlighted a deeply personal account from a...
Obesity is a serious and chronic condition that impacts nearly every aspect of a person’s health. It is far more than concerns related to physical appearance. It is a medical condition characterized...
When you think of cancer, alcohol might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, recent findings from former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy revealed a startling truth: alcohol...
