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10/29/2026

Viola Davis just got real about her shingles diagnosis.

She called the pain a 9 out of 10 and said it interrupted her daily life for weeks. If you’ve had chickenpox, the shingles virus is likely already in your body, and conditions like diabetes and kidney disease, which hit our community harder, raise your risk.

We spoke with family medicine doctor Dr. Jennifer Caudle about why your risk jumps after 50 and what you can do to protect yourself.

10/29/2026

Venting to an AI at 2am feels easier than booking an appointment, but it comes with real risks. 🤖

Dr. Shané Teran and licensed therapist Sydnee Corriders warn that AI chatbots cannot account for cultural and racial differences, can deepen isolation, and have been linked to tragic outcomes for vulnerable users.

10/28/2026

Early diagnosis changes the game 🎯

At our Harlem Week 2026 Summit, we explored why getting diagnosed early and accessing high-efficacy MS treatments can transform outcomes and empower your health journey.

🎤 Catch the replay of "Your Health, Your Voice: Why Being Diagnosed Early and High-Efficacy Treatments Matter," featuring Dr. Jai S. Perumal and Arnette S., who break down MS symptom recognition and treatment options that work.

Watch the full session and understand your options, sponsored by Genentech: https://bit.ly/4BxiRs2

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10/28/2026

The excuses the medical community uses to explain why we're not in clinical trials are just that — excuses. 🔬

Janssen's Dr. Denise Bronner breaks down three persistent myths used to justify Black underrepresentation in research, including the claim that we simply don't exist as participants or aren't interested.

10/27/2026

Being in shape doesn’t mean your body can’t surprise you. 🩸

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for the season after a calf injury turned out to be DVT with clots in both lungs, so here are the leg pain and swelling signs you shouldn’t brush off.

Long flights, injuries, and family history can all raise your risk, so know your body and speak up when something feels off.

10/27/2026

Nobody told the men in our lives that breast cancer could be coming for them too.

Black men develop breast cancer at nearly twice the rate of white men, and because most aren't screened or even taught the signs, too many lose their lives to a disease they didn't know they could get.

10/26/2026

Miami, she takes care of everybody. Who’s checking on her? 💜

Black women are 3x more likely to get lupus, and MS often goes missed in us for years. Get real answers at our FREE health forum in Overtown, sponsored by Genentech.

✔️ Free screenings
✔️ Expert talks
✔️ Coffee + lunch on us

🗓️ Sat, Nov 7 · 10AM to 2:30PM
📍 Historic Lyric Theater, Miami

Bring her. Register free 👉🏾 bit.ly/miamiBHMforum

10/26/2026

Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's risk-free, especially for our hearts. ❤️

A JAMA study found that regular THC use, whether smoked or eaten, is linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and Dr. Hakeem Ayinde of the National Medical Association says Black people need to be paying attention.

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