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April, 17 2017

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Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy

The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice

The Latest Fitness TikTok Trends: Heart or Hype?

Do vibration plates work? Should you try a weighted vest or a mini trampoline workout? Our expert weighs in on what you need to know about the latest fitness trends taking over social media.

WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart

In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Bladder Cancer and Black Women

Bladder cancer is not just a white man’s disease — and when Black women get bladder cancer, they often have worse outcomes

El cáncer de vejiga y las mujeres de raza negra

Cuando las mujeres de raza negra desarrollan cáncer de vejiga, sus desenlaces clínicos frecuentemente son peores que los de sus contrapartes de raza blanca. Entérate de por qué ocurre eso.