Melanin is a beautiful gift from God that gives people of color added protection from UV rays, skin cancer, and signs of aging. Not to mention, it also glistens in the sun with a magical glow. However, on the flip side, those with pigmented skin are prone to hyperpigmentation — a skin condition that causes…
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What’s Going On? Black Children Between the Ages of 5 and 11 Are Committing Suicide More Than Whites and Experts Don’t Know Why
Black children in America are having a hard time of it, as studies point to an increase in suicides. In a community where suicide is not viewed as a “Black thing,” and discussions about mental health are often viewed as taboo or not taken seriously, the statistics suggest that more must be done to stem…
White Woman Accused Of Pretending To Be A Doctor In Africa Is Sued After ‘100 Babies’ Die
Renee Bach is being sued. Renee Bach is a U.S. missionary with no medical training who left Virginia in 2007 and went to Uganda. By 2012, she founded a private NGO and healthcare facility called Serving His Children. She allegedly led people to believe she was a doctor and 100 babies reportedly died around her…
Harvard researchers say certain ADHD medications may increase risk of psychosis
Certain medications commonly used to treat ADHD in teens and young adults may increase their risk of psychosis, according to new research from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital report that certain medications used to treat ADHD may increase the risk of developing psychosis. People taking amphetamines,…
A Neuroscientist Explains How He Found Out Meth Is Almost Identical to Adderall
A Columbia University psychiatry professor talks about what he’s learned from trying the drug himself and studying it over the years. Dr. Carl L. Hart. Photo courtesy The Influence The long subway ride from DC’s airport to Silver Spring was unusually pleasant. It had been about an hour since I had taken a low…
Black-Owned ‘Go Green’ Brand Focused on Creating Healthy Lifestyles
Tierra Burrell, Founder of Tierra Goes Green Tierra Goes Green (TGG), is a black-owned “go green” brand providing products and services that help individuals transition their lifestyles into healthy ones. The company’s founder is Tierra Burrell a well-known and respected holistic thought leader in Atlanta, Georgia. For years she shared her journey to “go green”…
