As a result, researchers want to learn more about how oral contraceptives affect brain structure and function.

A new clinical trial addresses a potentially harmful side effect of drug treatment for Black women with breast cancer.

An analysis of nearly 200,000 women followed for a decade found that those who lost as few as five pounds had a lower risk.

When Black men tell their wives or fiancées about experiencing discrimination, this may help them but could harm the women’s health.

Moms-to-be exposed to such violence delivered low birth weight babies.

Using such products increased their risk by 60% and 30%, respectively.

Dorothy Horton, PsyD, answers your questions in her latest Ask Doctor Dee column.

Gender and weight loss

This mom and businesswoman launched a personal care line to help women and girls stay active and confident during their time of the month.

Findings suggest doctors need to better understand Black women’s hair care to help them overcome this barrier to physical activity.