Karen Heslop

It's estimated that up to three percent of Black children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When it comes to adults, the numbers aren't as clear.

Statistics show that Black Americans have the highest risk of developing heart-related issues of all ethnicities. The numbers show that Black men are 70 percent more likely to have heart failure than white men and Black women are 50 percent more prone to the same condition than white women. However, that doesn’t mean you have to be a part of those numbers. You won’t be so surprised by what’s going on with your health if you know all the facts.

Many people look forward to fall because of the cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, the cold comes with dry air that encourages the spread of viruses. Additionally, you’re likely to spend more time inside, and if you have school-age children at home, your odds of catching a cold or the flu are even higher. Depending on your situation, you may get sick more than once before summer returns. Though you may have several symptoms, coughs tend to be the most irritating as they can aggravate a sore throat and set off other issues like an asthma attack. That’s why it’s good to have effective at-home remedies at your disposal.

Up to 50 percent of those who are pregnant have eczema. Here are five signs you're itching for two and need to find relief.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a specific type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the spine. While you may expect there to be pain and stiffness in your back, that’s not where the symptoms stop. In fact, several different areas can be affected by the autoimmune condition – especially when you’re Black.

Dr. Ansel Johnson discusses eye problems that commonly affect Black Americans - including one that many Black people think they can’t get.

Single dads have several concerns but one item that’s always included on the list is helping their daughters through their first period.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affects many Americans every year. Some people may contract the highly contagious virus more than once in the same season. While children and older adults can have a few complications from getting RSV, a lot of people have mild symptoms that can be managed with at-home remedies.

With the temperature getting cooler every day, a lot of things have to change about your beauty care. While adjusting things, you have to pay close attention to how you care for your skin. While you have to be careful with the heat in summer, the dry air that’s typical of autumn can have negative effects on Black skin. One way you can keep your skin healthy without drying it out is by adding double cleansing to your routine.

Usually, when people think about the holidays, they conjure images of happiness when spending time with friends and loved ones. However, that’s not the case for everyone. For one in five people, the holidays bring crippling anxiety that makes it hard for them to enjoy family gatherings. To make matters worse, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that Black Americans have a 20 percent higher chance of experiencing holiday anxiety than other ethnicities. Given that Black people are also less likely to tend to their mental health, the holidays can cause even more distress.