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Pregnancy Ovulation Calculator

Are you trying to get pregnant? Well this Ovulation Predictor calculates the days during which you are most likely to be ready for conception. Find out when you’re most fertile NOW!

Social Stress And Black Women’s Health: A ‘Rejection Connection’?

Faced with the issues of disparaging images in the media, colorism, growing inequities of college and grad school graduation rates between Black males and females, a growing shortage of marriage-minded (and marriage-worthy) Black men, and trying to have a healthy attitude about relationships and sex in a community plagued by men “on the down-low,” Black women face formidable odds.

C-Section May Raise Child’s Risk Of Allergies, Asthma

Babies born by cesarean section are more likely than others to develop allergies, a new study says.

African-American Women And Pregnancy-Related Death

Although the risk of pregnancy-related death is very low, some women have higher risks of death than others. African-American women are three to four times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related complications.

3 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Fat

The exercise techniques that work best are universal to men and women. And yet most women wouldn’t dare approach the gym like a guy. How do I know? Because the 10 women at my wife’s book club told me so last night, and it’s the same thing I’ve heard for the last 10 years in the fitness industry.

No Need For A Brazilian Bikini Wax, Men Prefer Women Au Natural

Ladies, good news: pain does not equal beauty in the eyes of your man. The trend of getting a Brazilian bikini wax is not what men prefer when it comes to “ladyscaping.” A recent poll found most men prefer women to look as natural as possible down below.

Breast Cancer Death Rates Higher for Black Women

Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.

Women Have To Work Harder Than Men To Lose Weight And Get Fit

It’s bad news for women who work out with their partners. Scientists have discovered that when it comes to the benefits of exercise, the odds appear to be firmly stacked against the fairer sex.

For African American Women Hair Is Still A Major Deterrent For Exercising

The costly and timely upkeep of hairstyles may be preventing many African American women from working out. A study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, showed about 40 percent of African-American women skip exercising because of hair issues.

Bacon-Flavored Condoms Sweep Seattle

Bacon is sure in these days – even in the bedroom. A Seattle-based company named JD Foods has come up with bacon-flavored products with the appropriate slogan: “Make Your Meat, Look Like Meat.”

Do You Drink Too Much? The Surprising Truth

Mimosas at brunch, a few margs after work…that’s not a crazy amount of boozing, right? Actually, it might be. The facts about women and drinking are sobering: Under guidelines issued by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, women who have just one drink a day are considered moderate drinkers. Those who consume three to four drinks in one sitting are considered binge drinkers.

Women Wake Up Grumpier Than Men

According to a Duke University survey, women wake up far more grumpier than their male counterparts. In fact, females need far more sleep than men and suffer more mentally and physically if forced to go without it, research suggests.

Black Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Failure Risk

Black breast cancer survivors seem more likely to develop heart failure than other women, a new study says.

Racial Gap Persists In Women’s Heart Health Knowledge

A new survey suggests that while public health campaigns have prompted a growing number of American women to recognize that heart disease is the biggest risk to their well-being, a racial gap in awareness remains as wide as ever.

Women’s Vitamin D Needs Don’t Vary By Race, Study Finds

Older black women who need vitamin D supplements don’t need more to take more than white women, a new study concludes.

Obese Black Women At Higher Risk For Having Very Large Babies

Black women who are obese before they become pregnant or gain an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy are at greater risk for having an abnormally large baby, according to a new study.

Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids

Black women who suffered sexual or physical abuse as children may be at increased risk for uterine fibroids, a new study has found.

Rate Of New HIV Infections Drops For First Time Among Black Women: CDC Says

For the first time, the rate of new HIV infections among black American women declined between 2008 and 2010, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Abused Black Girls More Likely To Develop Asthma: Study Says

Black women who were physically or sexually abused before age 11 have a raised risk of developing asthma as adults, according to a new study.

Go Red For Women – American Heart Association – Powerful Stories From 6 Courageous Women

Born with a congenital heart defect, Pam was told that she would never be able to have children because of the stress it would put on her heart. Yet at age 30, Pam was cleared by her doctors to carry children. Despite a difficult pregnancy, culminating in an emergency c-section and heart surgery, Pam and her son are happy and healthy today. Watch this video to hear more of Pam’s story.

Racial Disparities Still Seen In Use Of Breast Cancer Treatments

Black women with breast cancer are less likely than their white peers to benefit from improved surgical techniques used to treat their disease, according to a new study.

Toni Braxton Hospitalized In Los Angeles

The R&B performer says in a Tweet on Friday that she’s been hospitalized because of “minor health issues” related to Lupus.

Rapper Eve Is Pregnant

Rapper Eve and her bf Max Cooper are PREGNANT. BHZ spoke to a close friend of Eve who told us that Eve is now “a little more than 3 months” pregnant so she’s telling people that she’s PREGGERS.

Oprah Winfrey Reveals Breast Cancer Scare

The media queen took the stage in mid-October at an annual conference in Los Angeles for O, The Oprah Magazine, and revealed to more than 5,000 fans that the week before she had thought she might have breast cancer.

The Hidden Dangers Of Cosmetic Surgery

Psychologists and surgeons fear that many patients do not fully grasp the gravity or potential risks of cosmetic surgery. Experts detail the full spectrum of unintended physical, emotional and cultural side effects that may make you think twice about taking nature into your own hands.

New Ways To Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

It’s not enough to simply put your baby to sleep on her back. There are other lifesaving safety steps you may be missing.

Doctors Back Selling Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills

No prescriptions, no doctor’s exam — no problem? The nation’s largest group of obstetricians and gynecologists are stating birth control pills should be sold over the counter, like condoms.

Black Women Have Higher Death Rates From Breast Cancer Than Other Women

Breast cancer deaths are going down the fastest among white women compared to women of other races and ethnicities. Black women have the highest death rates of all racial and ethnic groups and are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women.

Black Breast Cancer Patients May Have Higher Death Risk in First 3 Years

Black women with breast cancer are much more likely to die within three years of diagnosis than white women with the disease, researchers have found.

Female Viagra To Help Women Reach Orgasm Could Soon Be Available As A Nasal Spray

Women who have difficulty reaching orgasm during sex could soon have help thanks to a medicated nasal spray. Now scientists are developing a treatment that’s been nicknamed the ‘female Viagra’ after the erectile dysfunction drug first prescribed to men in 1998.

How To Disguise Weight Gain In The Bedroom

If there’s one area in your life where you’re most exposed, it’s in the bedroom. Clothes can do wonders for disguising weight gain (Spanx, anyone?) but once the clothes come off, the truth is revealed.

Why Men Fall Asleep After Sex

It’s a problem that leaves many women frustrated, but scientists have given men an excuse for sleeping immediately after sex.

Men Who Exercise Don’t Just Get Themselves Fit… Their Sperm Swim Faster, Too!

Men who are hoping to have children in the future would do well to get to the gym, after a study found exercise could help their sperm to swim faster.

Scientific Research Reveals That Men Can Never Be Just Friends With A Woman

Ladies, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you know that wonderful male friend who offers you a shoulder to cry on or company when you can’t get a date on a Saturday night? The one you are absolutely certain has no sexual interest in you whatsoever? That man is a liar.

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Sex

You’ve taken sex ed, have hands-on experience and have seen every episode of ‘Sex and the City’ — twice. So, you think you know a lot about sex? Here are the 20 things your health teacher most certainly never taught you:

New Wonder Bra That Can Detect Cancer In Its Early Stages

The makers of the First Warning Systems bra claim it can detect cancer in its earliest stages by continually monitoring the breasts for temperature changes associated with growing tumors.

If Multiple Sex Partners Is Your Choice, Then Be Safe And Healthy

There are reasons a woman may want to have more than one partner at a time with whom she’s sexually intimate. There are some perfectly sound and healthy reasons; monogamy (especially for singles) is not for everyone.

Top 10 Myths About Safe Sex And Sexual Health

You know the best place to get information about your sexual health is from your doctor, but for whatever reason—convenience, privacy, or anxiety and urgency—you may one day find yourself searching the Internet for answers to intimate and important questions.

Foods That Can Increase Sexual Stamina

Most everyone loves to eat, and what could be better than a home-cooked meal, a willing partner, and some R-rated foods!

Rosario Dawson Fights Domestic Violence With Purple Purse Campaign

As part of Domestic Violence Month in October, The Allstate Foundation joined forces with actress Rosario Dawson to fight domestic violence and get people talking about this important cause with the Purple Purse campaign.

Why Black People Get Fewer Wrinkles Than White People

African American skin has larger melanosomes (cells that determine skin color) and the melanosomes contain more of the pigment melanin than those found in white skin. Because of the protective effect of melanin, African-Americans are better protected against skin cancer and premature wrinkling from sun exposure.

Free Birth Control Leads To Fewer Abortions, Teen Pregnancies, Study Says

Free birth control leads to dramatically lower rates of abortions and teen births, a new study concludes. For teen pregnancy, there were 6.3 births per 1,000 teenagers, comparing to a national rate of 34 births per 1,000 teens in 2010.

New DNA Test Can Spot Gene Diseases In Babies

Scientists have discovered a way to decode DNA in babies in just days instead of weeks, preventing unknown genetic diseases that could cause death.

Is It Now Cool To Be Curvy?

Black women have always cherished their curvaceous form however, it seems like now it’s trendy to be curvy. The anointed trendsetters are women like Kim Kardashian and Sofia Vergara. Women are getting plastic surgery to get that voluptuous hourglass shape.

Breast Cancer: New Findings Could Lead To More Effective Treatments

The new finding offers hints that one type of breast cancer might be vulnerable to drugs that already work against ovarian cancer.

Stress Linked To Greater Weight Gain In Black Girls

The link between chronic stress and weight gain is much stronger in black girls than white girls, and may help explain why black girls are more likely to be overweight than white girls, according to a new study.

Muscles That Women Love

Being in shape is sexy fellas. Here is a list of the muscles that women love. From the least favorite to most popular.

New York High Schoolers To Receive The Morning After Pill

New York City high schoolers will receive the Plan B emergency contraception without parental consent. The New York City Department of Education is making the morning-after-pill available to high school girls at 13 public schools.

Black Women Face Health Discrimination In America

When it comes to women’s health and rights, more black women need to be a part of the conversation. We have to be included in discussions on health because women of color regardless of class are disproportionately affected by major health crises affecting U.S. women.

Halle Berry Shows Off Her Slim, 46 Year Old Body

Wandering the beach near her Malibu home, the 46-year-old mom to 4-year-old Nahla showed off her taunt tummy and long lean legs in the blue swimsuit top and cutoff jean shorts.

Will To Much Exercise Make Me Lose My Curves?

ANSWER: NO – Exercising regularly will not take your curves away, in fact, targeted exercise may help you accentuate the parts that may be a bit lacking.

Radiation May Spike Up Breast Cancer Risk

Mammograms aimed at finding breast cancer might actually raise the chances of developing it in young women whose genes put them at higher risk for the disease, a study by leading European cancer agencies suggests.

Think Twice Before You Shave The Love Below, Physician Says

Pubic hair does have a purpose, providing cushion against friction that can cause skin abrasion and injury, protection from bacteria and other unwanted pathogens, and is the visible result of long awaited adolescent hormones, certainly nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.

Top 3 African-American Cosmetic Surgical Procedures In 2010

Once mostly confined to rich Caucasian women, cosmetic plastic surgery is increasingly crossing racial boundaries.

Oprah Winfrey Goes Au Natural!

The Queen of Daytime shows off a makeup free face on set of the Butler, and sports her natural hair ‘do for the cover of O Magazine!

Black Men Have nearly 4 times As Many Sexual Partners As Black Women

Two new surveys give a look into the sexual minds of African-Americans — such as that 60 percent consider themselves adventurous in the bedroom and over 70 percent are open to using a vibrator with a partner during sex.

Race Might Play Role In Success Of Weight-Loss Surgery

Black women without diabetes lost about 10 percent less weight than white women after having a weight-loss procedure called gastric bypass surgery, but having diabetes helped increase their weight loss, a new study finds.

ABC’s Robin Roberts’ Illness Spurs Bone Marrow Donations

As Robin Roberts waits for a bone marrow transplant this fall, news of the morning show anchor’s illness is helping others who need treatment.

Black Women Get Butt Lifts, Other Cosmetic Surgeries

A minority once known for shunning cosmetic procedures and surgery is gradually becoming more accepting of it, doctors and patients say.

Yvette Wilson Dead At 48: ‘Moesha’ Actress Loses Battle With Cervical Cancer

Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday (6/14/12) after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. She was 48.

Black Girls Don’t Benefit As Much From Exercise

In a new study of U.S. preteen and teen girls, daily exercise was strongly linked to weight and obesity in white girls but not black girls.

Penis Enlargement – Does Penis Size Matter?

Is a bigger penis always better? When most people hear such question they either immediately or eventually think about penis size, and a more direct question that many men and women want to know is, does the size of ones really matter?

Wendy Williams On Black Women & Plastic Surgery: “They Are Jealous”

Wendy Williams has been known to say an offensive statement or two, so we can add this one onto her list of bothersome comments. Wendy–who has gone under the knife several times– thinks black women are just “jealous” when it comes to plastic surgery.

Minorities Now Surpass Whites In US Births, Census Shows

America hit a demographic milestone last year, with new census figures showing for the first time more than half the children born in the U.S. were minorities.

HPV Infection Lasts Longer In Young Black Women

Human papillomavirus infection tends to lasts longer in college-aged black women than whites, possibly setting them up for a higher risk of cervical cancer, according to a new study.

Black Women More Likely To Die Of Breast Cancer

More than 1,700 black women die of breast cancer every year in the United States because of racial disparities in cancer risks and access to care, suggests a new study.

Handle With Care: African-American Hair Needs Special Care To Avoid Damage

Not only is African-American hair unique in appearance, its unique structure makes it especially fragile and prone to injury and damage. More than half of African-American women will cite thinning hair or hair loss as their top hair care concern.

Women Of Color Have More Risk Factors For Heart Disease

African American women are nearly 40 percent more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than white women, according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics published by the American Heart Association…..

Study: Low Bone Density In African American Women With Lupus

Lupus is more common in black women than any other group, occurs at a younger age and tends to be more severe in blacks.

Weight Gain Often Unrecognized By Young Women

Many young American women fail to recognize recent weight gain, and self-perception of weight gain appears to be significantly influenced by race, ethnicity and birth control methods, according to a new study.

Maintain Your Hair While Exercising

Many a black woman throughout history has shunned a swimming pool or a workout routine because she didn’t want to “sweat her style out” or get her hair wet. But what if you want to be healthy?

Beyonce Gives Birth To Baby Girl

Pop megastar Beyonce Knowles gave birth Saturday – Jan 7 2012, to a baby girl at a hospital in New York City, according to media reports.

Obesity Less Harmful To Self-Esteem In Black Women VS. White

Obese black women have a better weight-related quality of life than white women with the same weight, according to a new U.S. study.

How To Moisturize African American Hair In The Summer

If you are African-American, you understand the beating that your hair takes from the summer sun. It’s during this time that the rise in temperature tends to dry out African-American hair leaving it brittle, dull and lifeless.

Is Sex Necessary for Good Health?

The best that modern science can say for sexual abstinence is that it’s harmless when practiced in moderation. Having regular and enthusiastic sex, by contrast, confers a host of measurable physiological advantages, be you male or female.

Hair Care Can Pose Health Risks For Black Women

Certain hairstyling practices can result in serious hair and scalp diseases for some black women, an expert warns.

Is Herman Cain “Flip Flopping” On The Abortion Issue?

“I am pro-life from conception… I don’t believe government should make that decision.”……….“That first clip that you played was taken out of context… I simply said, if you get pushed to that extent, the family isn’t going to be thinking about what the laws are at that point. They’re going to be thinking about their family member and that baby. That’s what I mean by it was taken out of context.”

Black Women Tend To Suffer Disabilities Earlier In Life

Black women are likely to develop physical limitations earlier in life than others their age, according to a new study. The study found a higher rate of physical problems among black women in their 50s and 60s…..

Higher Risk Of Second Breast Cancer Seen In Black Women

Black women who develop breast cancer are more likely than white women to suffer a second cancer in the other breast, and those who are diagnosed under age 45 are more likely to get a primary breast cancer of a more aggressive form, new research indicates.

Study Hints At How Stress Of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed To Unborn Child

A new study provides evidence that stress from domestic violence during pregnancy may make offspring more prone to stress as an adult.

More Minorities Opt For Cosmetic Surgery

“If you look at cosmetic surgery, they have never targeted us, but the reason they’re marketing to us is because everywhere else is saturated,” said Dr. Griffin, who is African-American. Doctors cite a number of reasons why more ethnic patients are choosing plastic surgery.

Extra Pounds A Deadly Risk Factor For Black Women

Carrying extra weight, especially around the middle, is a risk factor for death among black women, according to a new study. And the heavier a woman is, the greater her risk of dying sooner than her normal-weight peers.

Is Interracial Sex Better?

Have you ever had sex with someone outside your race? Would you be interested in having sex with someone of another race? Is interracial sex a taboo to you? This is a very controversial topic. “Why the hell would someone prefer to have interracial sex?᾿ most people may ask.

Black Women Less Likely To Breast Feed Therefore At Higher Risk For Breast Cancer

Black women are more likely to have two or more children and are less likely to breast-feed, putting them at greater risk of developing a difficult-to-treat type of breast cancer, according to a new study.

Beyonce Makes It Official At VMA’s: She’s Pregnant

In case there was any doubt left, Beyonce closed her live performance during the VMAs by removing her blazer and revealing the stretchy panel in her maternity pants.

Osteoporosis And African American Women

Osteoporosis is underrecognized and undertreated in African American women. As African American women age, their risk for hip fracture doubles approximately every 7 years.

Study Shows Black Women Can Be Healthy At Higher Weights

Black women can carry more weight than white women and still be considered healthy. That was the finding, reported by Reuters Health, of a 2011 study….

Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop ‘Love Handles

Black and Hispanic women in their 20s tend to accumulate more fat in their midsection than their male and older counterparts, possibly putting them at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

Study Finds Big Butts Are Healthy

Do you worry about having a big butt or those unsightly “thunder thighs”? Researchers state that having a little extra weight in the butt and hips may protect you against type 2 diabetes.

Breast Cancer More Lethal In Blacks, Reason Unknown

It is still a mystery why black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than whites, according to a new study that shows the racial disparity can’t be chalked up to obesity differences.

Facts About Penis Size

In the last few years, it has become apparent that the average man’s penis is not as long as had been thought previously.

Abuse A Common Theme Among Obese Black Women

In our nationwide epidemic, black women have the highest rates of obesity. The root causes, paradoxes, and misconceptions surrounding obesity were the focus here at the National Medical Association 2011 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.

Health Status Of African American Women

Except for African Americans 20-24 years old, African American women are more likely than White women to get breast cancer before age 40. However, they are less likely than White women to get breast cancer after age 40. And are more likely than White women to die from breast cancer.

Black Women And Hair Loss: The Causes, The Remedies, The Prevention

Black women experience hair loss due to uncontrollable factors such as age, heredity, hormonal changes and alopecia (the medical term for hair loss). But there are other factors that can be controlled.

When It Comes To Sex, Our Sense Of Smell Is Most Important

When it comes to our senses, we tend to think that sight, touch, and sound are the most important sensual cues for humans. But when it comes to sex, odors can accelerate puberty, control a woman’s menstrual cycles, affects her moods, alter men’s hormone levels and even influence sexual orientation.

Menopause Worse For African American Women

Do African American women experience menopause differently from Caucasian women? The answer is yes…

Braids, Weaves May Lead To Balding In Black Women

A new study of middle-aged black women finds that almost 30 percent suffer from baldness and scarring in the center of their scalps, possibly because braids and weaves pull their hair too tight.

When Does A Curvy Woman Become A Fat Woman?

I grew up thinking that real women have curves. Real women have breasts and hips, and round bottoms. So what is the limit? When do we stop being curvy and become fat?

How To Get Soft And Manageable African-American Hair

African-American hair tends to be more porous and dry than other hair types. This means that the cuticle layer of the hair is not perfectly flat, which leads to moisture loss.

Kids From Unplanned Pregnancies Tend To Lag Behind Intellectually

Young children born after unplanned pregnancies tend to have a smaller vocabulary and poorer non-verbal and spatial abilities than other children, but these problems are actually due to socioeconomic factors, a new study suggests.

Halle Berry Talks About Living With Diabetes

“Diabetes caught me completely off guard,” she explains. “None of my family had suffered from the illness and although I was slightly overweight in school, I thought I was pretty healthy. “I thought I could tough it out, but I couldn’t have been more wrong,” she says. “One day, I simply passed out, and I didn’t wake up for seven days, which is obviously very serious.”

Natural Healthy Skin Care With Skin Diagram

To have natural healthy skin you need to pamper yourself with the basics. But basic natural healthy skin care is easy. Although you can’t stop aging, you can slow the process down considerably by following the seven simple steps …..

Health Benefits Of Walking Exercise For Women

There are many health benefits of walking. And exercise walking is so very easy. As a baby girl, walking was one of your first skills. And the health benefits of walking exercise for women are just as important.

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Up In African-American Women

The percentage of women dying from pregnancy-related complications has increased at a “statistically significant” pace—and African-American, low-income and less-educated women were the most impacted.

Heart Disease In Women And The Symptoms

Heart disease in women is the number one killer of American women. Are you surprised? Most women are. Heart disease symptoms in women are far less understood than in men. But that’s not all the bad news.

Prerequisite Testing For Infertility Treatment

Certain tests must be performed prior to initiating a cycle of IVF. Some are required by law and others by national standards of care. Other tests are important to rule out problems that could reduce your chance of conception or increase the risk to mother or baby.

Exercise Walking Shoes For Women To Choose

The best exercise walking shoes for women are health essentials in your wardrobe. In order to get the most comfortable walking shoes and the best walking shoes for women, follow this best walking shoes guide.

What Is The Best Way To Care For African-American Hair?

African American hair care regimens are as diverse as the community itself. This is mainly because many African Americans have a mixed heritage. There is no one hair care regimen that fits all African Americans.

Whole Grains, Fiber And Diabetes In Women

The link between whole grains, fiber and diabetes in women hasn’t been clear. But recent research done by Harvard School of Public Health clarified the great benefits of whole grain fiber for women with diabetes.

8 Natural Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

To prevent breast cancer you need to take action. Otherwise, your odds of getting breast cancer, the disease women fear the most, are 1 in 8.

Build Muscle To Lose Fat – Fat vs Muscle Diagram

The great fat vs muscle diagram below paints a clear picture of why it’s so important for you to build muscle in order to lose fat.

African American Women And Menopause

Menopause affects all women regardless of race or socioeconomic background. However, recent studies have shown that the experience of menopause is different among different racial groups. African Americans have more estrogen related symptoms…

Weight-Loss Tips Differ In African-American, Mainstream Magazines

African-American women’s magazines are more likely to encourage fad diets and reliance on faith to lose weight, while mainstream women’s magazines focus more on evidence-based diet strategies, according to the study by UI researcher Shelly Campo, published in a recent issue of the journal Health Communication…

How To Do Squats With Proper Squat Technique

Knowing how to do squats properly can firm up your legs and buns rapidly. Squats are the easiest and most effective way to tighten and tone your lower body and the best exercise to get rid of cellulite.

How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat And Waist Fat

Most everyone wants to get rid of belly fat and waist fat. But studies show that getting rid of belly fat is far more important than mere vanity. Actually, your life depends on knowing how to get rid of belly fat and waist fat!

Healthy Weight Height Chart for Women

This healthy weight chart for women can help you set healthy weight goals. The height weight age chart guidelines can also help women reach and maintain a healthy weight, which is vitally important to good health.

Black Women In U.S. Comfortable With Formula Feeding

Black women were as comfortable as women of other races with the idea of breast-feeding their baby. However, black women were far more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding their baby than other women were, and it’s this attitude that likely explains why black women are much less likely to breast-feed, the study authors noted.

Black Women Least Likely To Breast-Feed In U.S.

Researchers found that while more than 80 percent of Hispanic mothers attempt to breast-feed, and about 74 percent of white moms do, that number falls to 54 percent for black mothers. And one year after delivery, only about 12 percent of black women are still breast-feeding their child as recommended, compared to 24 percent of Hispanic women and more than 21 percent of white women.

Black Women Wait Longer For Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment

Insured black women and uninsured white women waited more than twice as long to be given a definitive breast cancer diagnosis than insured white women…..

Black Women At Higher Risk Of Birth-Related Heart Problem

Black women are much more likely than whites to develop a potentially deadly weakening of the heart muscle around the time they give birth, a new study suggests.

Breast Cancer Stats Differ Racially Despite Similar Mammogram Rates

Black women are 30 percent to 90 percent more likely to be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer than white women, researchers report.

African American Hair Care

While not all African-American hair is exactly the same, if you’re African-American, you most likely have hair that’s curly and black (at least in its natural state!). With the right care and styling for your hair type, your hair will feel as fantastic as it looks. Follow these tips to keep your hair healthy and vibrant.

Get The Scoop On The Importance Of Prenatal Care

Prenatal care can help keep you and your baby healthy. Babies of mothers who do not get prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low birth weight and five times more likely to die than those born to mothers who do get care.

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