New research reveals braiding hair and wigs may carry more risk than beauty
Black women's hair extensions and braiding products are once again facing scrutiny, and this time the findings are even more alarming than before.
A fresh wave of concern is rippling through the beauty community after a new study confirmed what many have…
New research shows women 45 and older who commit to this low-impact workout for 10 weeks may see real, measurable change.
The Study Making Waves
If you're dreaming of a slimmer waistline before beach season, the answer might not be another round of crunches or planks. A new review published in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ Open…
A University of Texas study says the secret to more intimacy might already be sitting in your sink.
Turns out those social media couples joking that a partner doing the dishes is the ultimate form of foreplay might be onto something real. New research out of the University of Texas at Austin has found a…
New research is challenging everything we thought we knew about the go-to wellness capsule — and the truth depends entirely on your heart.
For years, fish oil has held a permanent spot in medicine cabinets nationwide, championed as an essential daily ritual for brain sharpness, joint comfort and long-term heart protection. Loaded with omega-3 fatty…
A hometown honor in Mississippi turned into an unexpected lesson on kindness, aging and public scrutiny
Grammy-winnin g singer and actress Brandy is addressing a wave of online chatter about her looks, following what was meant to be a joyful return to her Mississippi roots.
The R&B star …
Behind the viral hazelnut spread's wholesome image lies a sugar-heavy truth nutrition experts want everyone to know
Nutella has officially left the kitchen counter and entered the history books. This week, a jar of the beloved chocolate hazelnut spread went viral after floating through NASA's Artemis II spacecraft moments before astronauts broke the record for…
Registered dietitians say your liver and kidneys already do the detox job, no juice cleanse required.
The wellness aisle is stocked with promises: green juices bottled for Instagram, powders in unmarked capsules, sticky foot pads and pricey detox kits, all pledging to purge the body of toxins. But according to registered dietitians, the organ system…
Health experts reveal why some of your daily vitamins might be doing more harm than good.
Anti-aging obsession usually points people toward serums, retinol and expensive dermatology visits. But what happens inside the body can matter just as much as what gets applied to the skin's surface. According to wellness experts, a handful of popular…
Five nourishing picks that may ease hormone imbalance, inflammation, and cravings — no extreme diet required.
An estimated five million women of reproductive age are living with polycystic ovary syndrome, and experts believe the real number is likely higher since PCOS so often goes undiagnosed. For Black women, the condition frequently brings additional health risks…
New research links late-night meals to weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and shorter sleep — here's the window experts swear by.
Dinner plans often bend around work, traffic, and whatever else life throws at you. But a growing stack of research says it's not just what's on your plate that matters — it's when you…

