Health

Shining a Light on Black Maternal Health Disparities

As Black Maternal Health Week is recognized nationally April 11-17, a spotlight is being cast on Black women who face significantly more challenges during their pregnancies compared to other races due to a combination of bias, social and medical factors.

Using God and Nature to Create A Beneficial Blend

The owners of the skincare company have used their faith and love of God to produce a healthy, beneficial skin care line. Melissa Summers-Beauperthuy and her husband, Mark, were motivated by their love of farming and natural foods.

Prostate Cancer: The Silent Killer Among Black Men  

April is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and it is one the leading causes of death among Black men in America. Dr. M. Leon Seard, of UC Irvine Health of Department of Urology offers tips and facts to know in the fight against this terrible illness 

WisePause Wellness Hosts Nation’s Leading Menopause Event

Registration is still open for this milestone gathering, promising a full day of education, empowerment, and connection. The event will bring together over 30 health experts, functional medicine practitioners, and physicians to explore the complex realities of menopause and aging well. This year’s keynote speaker is Lavinia Errico, the visionary co-founder of Equinox and founder of MoveJoy. In a groundbreaking addition, WisePause will also debut the Menopause Recognition Awards, honoring three high-profile advocates: actor and director Halle Berry, journalist and TV personality Tamsen Fadal, and CVS Health, a corporate leader helping dismantle stigma around women’s health. These awards spotlight the

Henrietta Lacks Symposium at Cedars-Sinai Highlights the Power in Family

Closing out Women’s History Month, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center held the Henrietta Lacks Symposium on Friday, March 28 with panels, a Q&A session with author Rebecca Skloot (“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”) and members of the Lacks family including grandchildren, David Lacks, Jr., Jeri Lacks Whye and great granddaughter, JaBrea Rodgers.

Walk and Run Down the Crenshaw Mile on April 5

Crenshaw Boulevard – a stretch of road in South Los Angeles famous for many things. And the ‘Shaw is becoming known for one more thing: running. The Crenshaw Mile is a one-mile run/walk event that will take over the thoroughfare Saturday, April 5.

Daylight Savings Time Switch is Almost Here

This Sunday, March 9, most of America – including California – will “spring forward” by turning the clocks one hour ahead at 2 a.m. to begin the annual time change into daylight saving time.