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Health
Don’t Skip This Important Lab Test If You Are Having Mood Swings
You’re irritable and cranky and don’t have enough energy to do anything on your to-do list. Could diabetes be to blame?
By Javacia Harris Bowser
, July 25, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
Here's What to Do If Menopause Gaslighting Comes for You
‘You eat too much’ and ‘you’ve got herpes’ are ways ill-informed doctors have misdiagnosed Black women's symptoms. Plus: 5 ways to access better care.
By Pamela M. McBride
, July 2, 2024
5 Min Read
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Health
Are Weight Loss Drugs for You?
Medications used to treat diabetes are the latest weapon in the fight against obesity. Beyond the hype, here's what Black women need to know.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, October 20, 2023
4 Min Read