No matter how you look at them, Janita Poe and D. L. Dean are standout long-distance runners. Poe, 58, of Atlanta, estimates she's completed 17 half-marathons, three full marathons, four half Ironman ...

Most Americans aren't planning for how they'll pay for a nursing home or at-home care should they need it when they're old, disabled or chronically sick. Yet it is estimated that 2-in-5 among us will ...

There are two major recalls of canned beans that everyone needs to be aware of. The first recall is from Randall Foods. Randall Foods Inc. is recalling all lots of its Randall-brand beans because of ...

Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further ...

It was a great opportunity to speak with Lisa Lackey, M.A., LCPC, CSAT, CMAT, Chief Engagement Officer of Insideout Living, Inc., and CEO of Lisa Lackey Speaks. She is a licensed clinical therapist, ...

Okay, I am a doctor so I’ve got to get some of the nerdy doctor stuff out of the way. Before we discuss depression, we really should define what depression is. Depression is not just feeling blue or ...

Many people know the origins of soul food now. It was what enslaved people were given as scraps after slave owners had their meals, and our ancestors did their best to make do and they did. Today we ...

Birth Sanctuary Gainesville was founded by Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, who envisions it as a haven for pregnant women amid Alabama's parched landscape of maternity services. The third-highest incidence of ...

The liver is one of the most vital organs in the human body. Sitting just below the rib cage, the liver is responsible for critical functions like iron and sugar metabolism, even as far as producing ...

When it comes to raising a family, finding the perfect place to call home is a top priority. For Black families, this decision carries even more weight, considering the historical and systemic factors ...

Last June, we reported on the top worst states to raise Black children based on the Casey Foundation findings (2013-2014). This year, as of July 22, 2015 based on Forbes List of Poverty rates for ...

Most of us use tampons, pads, menstrual cups, or period pants when our periods arrive. But if you've heard more about free bleeding—using nothing during your period—you definitely have questions. Free ...