Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills Community Center into a culturally competent mental health hub. Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation will lead programming focused on healing…
By Emilie-Andrée Roumer Jabouin September 1964, my grandfather witnessed the massacres inflicted by the Tontons Macoutes militia in Jérémie, Haïti. The violent trauma impacted my family for years to come. When the…
A recent study has revealed alarming racial disparities in cesarean section (C-section) rates, indicating that Black women are significantly more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections compared to their white counterparts. This research,…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report…
Hello, my village people! It’s Dr. Okenye, your village doctor, here again. The first thing you need to know is that certain strains of staphylococcus commonly live in your nose and on…
Hello, my village people! It’s Dr. Okenye, your village Doc. I’ve come again. Today, I want to discuss five social and economic factors that affect people’s health and quality of life. You…
Four common foods Nigerians/Africans must cut back on to combat obesity and improve their health…
Ten critical health risks associated with obesity and the immediate action you need to take against a growing epidemic that disproportionately affects the wealthy in developing nations.…
In this crucial health update, Dr. Okenye highlights the severe long-term effects of carbon monoxide exposure and emphasizes the importance of wearing masks and taking preventive measures to protect against air pollution.…
The multifaceted benefits of exercise and the detrimental effects of alcohol, emphasizing how regular physical activity can enhance overall health and mitigate some of the negative impacts of alcohol consumption.…