Friday on social media Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, thanked the public for their support. At the same time, Middleton was letting the public know she had been diagnosed with cancer. In her message, she says “I wanted to thank you personally for all of the wonderful messages of support.” In January, Kate underwent a successful abdominal surgery in London. She says at the time it was “thought her condition was non-cancerous”, but doctors advised her to undergo preventive chemotherapy because they found cancer had been present. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) The 42-year-o ..read more

Recently ABC aired a special hosted by Oprah Winfrey debunking myths surrounding obesity and weight loss drugs. The special, “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution”, covered the recent craze over weight loss drugs. Winfrey attempts to reintroduce the concept of obesity as a disease. She does so through the use of medical professionals and personal accounts, including her own. Despite how informational the special was, I found myself left with more questions than answers. One of my biggest takeaways from this special is that obesity is a disease and not a choice. The World Health Organiza ..read more

The holiday season can be stressful, with overcrowded stores, unexpected budget hits, and hectic travel situations.  According to the AAA, an estimated 115 million people will travel by plane, train, or automobile this holiday season, a 2.2 percent increase from last year.  While anxious travelers flock to gas stations and flight gates, they will surely bring germs along for the ride.  Couple this with unsavory weather conditions, and you have the perfect breeding ground for a cold, flu, or even worse.  To help you protect yourself and your loved ones from the unwanted ..read more

Lately, skincare has taken center stage in the beauty world. From Kim Kardashian’s signature SKKN facial to Lori Harvey’s 5-step system, it got me thinking. With all the options out there, how does one figure out what works for them?  DVINITI Background Facials are, by definition, a beauty treatment for the face. However, DVINITI Skincare in Philadelphia takes it to a whole new level.  Founder Marquita Robinson Garcia is a former cosmetic chemist turned entrepreneur. She is on a mission to revolutionize the skincare industry with her personalized, eco-conscious approach. With a wealt ..read more

In the relentless hustle and bustle of today’s fast-paced professional world, a silent adversary looms—one that stealthily chips away at our vitality and energy. Burnout, as a work-related syndrome born from chronic stressors, presents itself as a formidable challenge to both our well-being and passion.  What is burnout? Burnout unveils itself as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. It results from prolonged periods of chronic stress and overwhelming work demands. It goes beyond the usual feelings of tiredness and encompasses a deep sense of depletion that affects variou ..read more

The Montgomery Brawl played out like a real-life movie. So, it’s no wonder 16-year-old Aaren Rudolph earned the nickname Black Aquaman after fearlessly diving off of the Harriott II ferryboat on Aug. 5, 2023. With skill and speed, he swam across the Alabama River to defend his co-worker Damien Pickett, 56. The co-captain was being violently attacked by at least five white people on the historic Montgomery Riverfront dock. “I was just helping my crew mate,” wrote Rudolph following the violent viral incident.   Since the Montgomery Brawl, Aaren Rudolph, 16, has received an outpouring of sup ..read more

We are a little over halfway through the year. Your New Year’s Resolutions did not pan out as intended. Allow yourself some grace. As humans, things do not go as planned but do not give up. Life experiences provide the best learning lessons, but sometimes you can feel complacent in the daily routine of inconsistency and minimal effort. That train stops here, it is time to rebuild and align yourself.  For others, this year has been everything you’ve imagined and more but you are looking for ways to expand and grow. Both realities coexist and deserve to be recognized. Regardless, there is a ..read more

Pass The Milk Summer is in full swing as heatwaves, forest fires, and family barbecues enter the forefront of American existence. Juneteenth and the federal holiday established almost 89 years prior (Independence Day: July 4th, 1776) have both come and gone. And yet, 158 years after the solidification of Black freedom across the United States (December 6th, 1865); African Americans still strive to realize the promise of life, liberty, and happiness. In 1993, the Clinton Administration announced the ‘Healthcare Reform Initiative’ identifying healthcare as a human right. While representing only ..read more

Breastfeeding has been the ideal method of providing nutrition to children. It offers numerous health benefits for both the mother and child. However, it is important to note that not all women can or choose to breastfeed. Unfortunately, there is a societal stigma that frowns upon women who opt out of breastfeeding. In this article, we aim to shed light on the reasons behind this stigma and challenge its validity. Here, we will promote understanding and support for women who make different choices regarding breastfeeding. Personal Reasons and Circumstances Women who choose not to breastfeed ..read more

On January 10, 2020, WHO (World Health Organization) began using an unfamiliar phrase that would not only shake up the nations, but the entire world: “2019 Novel Coronavirus or SARS -CoV-2.” What was originally identified as a “cluster of pneumonia” by Chinese authorities in December 2019, swiftly turned into an unprecedented crisis that was felt around the four corners of the Earth. This respiratory disease began to spread so severely and so rapidly that the world was not prepared for what would happen next — a global health crisis. In short, COVID-19, created significant hardship(s) for peop ..read more