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Introducing Kyana, Our 21-Day Martha’s Vineyard Detox Winner!16 May 2013
My name is Kyana Jackson and I reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am 39 years old, married and have an eleven year old son. I enjoy spending quality time with my extended family, reading self-help books and listening to music. I developed high blood pressure after having my son. At that time I was...
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10 Reasons I Am Grateful to Be a Mother

By Opal Palmer Adisa I don’t know of anything more precious, more magical and more fulfilling that helping to usher in the...0 comments
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How to Talk with Your Child about the Recent Acts of Violence in the News

I am a mother of two beautiful girls, ages 6 and 8. I try to keep them from all the negative news...0 comments
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Tonya Lewis Lee Scheduled to Speak at July’s ESSENCE FESTIVAL

ESSENCE.com spoke with Tonya Lewis Lee, wife of film director Spike Lee, about her work to fight infant mortality and how she...0 comments
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Fight Spring Allergies with Food

With the arrival of spring, many people start to dread the onslaught of outdoor allergies. For some, it’s just a few sniffles....0 comments
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Jada Pinkett Smith’s Fab Bikini Body

Talk about forty and fab! We spotted the star looking amazing as she hit the beach in Hawaii. The 41-year-old donned a...0 comments
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Sex, Love and Birth Control: A Twitter Chat

Not too long ago, five women gathered in a New York living room for an open and honest conversation about birth control....0 comments
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Office of Minority Health seeks to improve Black lives w/ Tonya Lewis Lee

During National Minority Health Month, BET.com talks to J. Nadine Gracia about new programs within the department. During National Minority Health Month,...0 comments
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VIDEO: Alonzo Mourning for Organ Donation

Alonzo Mourning shows his support for organ donation and shares his personal donation story. To learn more about organ donation, go to...0 comments
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Donate Life

By Anthea G. Noel RN, BSN, SANE Whenever I use to renew my driver’s license and I scrolled down to the line...0 comments
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Better Body Recipe: Tilapia with Green Beans

By Lisa Alice Baugh Tilapia is a fish that delivers great flavor at a fair price. It’s also high in protein. One...0 comments
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Live Webcast TODAY at 12PM EST w/ Alicia Keys

LIVE WEBCAST to Introduce a New Campaign with Alicia Keys to Reach Women in the U.S. on HIV/AIDS Today, Monday, April 15...0 comments
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VIDEO: Abiola Makes Her Delicious Cairo to Harlem HUMMUS

Hummus Recipe! Let’s talk about cooking with love. Hummus is one of my favorite quick and healthy snack foods. Sure, it’s high...0 comments
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One Glass Won’t Hurt, or Will It?

By Anthea G. Noel RN, BSN,SANE I recently had a discussion with the person who encouraged our friend, who is a pregnant...0 comments
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Walk Wednesday: 28 Days to Health + A Shoe Giveaway

By Niema Jordan Everyday we are looking for ways to get healthy. With all of the amazing fitness options and new, sometimes...1 comment
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Got a health condition? Know your birth control options!
17 May 2013by Nerys Benfield, MD There is an effective birth control option for everyone—including those with health conditions like heavy or irregular periods,...
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Let’s Talk About Sexual Assault: No Means NO!
14 May 2013By Anthea G. Noel RN, BSN, SANE Sexual assault is the involuntary act in which a person is threatened, coerced or forced...
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Motivation Monday: 5 Baby Steps to Eliminate Your Debt
13 May 2013By Kara Stevens There is a reason why “debt” is a “four-letter” word. Debt is a curse and keeps you from living...
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Celebrity Moms Share Their Best Mother’s Day Gifts…Ever!
12 May 2013Picking out the perfect gift for mom can by daunting. Do you go with the fancy perfume, beautiful bauble or plush throw?...
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IUDs, STIs, and PID: What’s the deal?
10 May 2013By Sara Kennedy, MD, MPH There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about the relationship between these three very important acronyms...
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Walk Wednesday: A Call to Action
08 May 2013By Niema Jordan “If there were a pill that people could take that would nearly cut in half the risk of heart...
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Summer Hair Guide for Kids
07 May 2013By Merary Soto Summer is a fun time of year for your children filled with sun, pools, camps and play dates. As...
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Motivation Monday: Fueling Your Day with Breakfast
06 May 2013There is no better meal to fuel your day, than breakfast. Although many of us can be tempted to skip a morning...
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VIDEO: Abiola’s Anxiety Management Technique
03 May 2013Passionate Living Coach Abiola Abrams shares the EFT Emotional Freedom Technique Energy Tapping video for alternative way to manage anxiety, stress, depression...




