CDC: Nearly 50% of Black Women Ages 14 to 49 Have Genital Herpes

Study: Sugary Drinks Not So Sweet for Our Health

Study: Red Wine May Trim Women’s Waistlines

Alzheimer’s Afflicts More Blacks, Not Just the Elderly

Study: Sunlight May Protect Men From Kidney Cancer

Vitamin Deliberations
Doctors agree that vitamin D plays a crucial role in many body functions and protects us from a wide range of diseases. They also agree that African Americans are prone to deficiencies. What they disagree on is how to ensure we get enough of this vital nutrient.

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Not Just for Frequent Fliers
If you think these potentially deadly blood clots only develop because of sitting during long plane rides, think again.

She’s Standing Up for Women and Girls
Researcher Sarah Dillon, president and founder of GoGirl, brings the female urination device to the 21st century. A diverse range of clients—from soldiers and active outdoors girls to women with arthritis or hip problems—is responding to the product and its message of empowerment.

Crohn’s Disease Does Not Define Me
How two African-American women translated their Crohn’s disease diagnosis into an opportunity to educate and empower others about the inflammatory bowel condition.

Quantum Leap: How Do Drugs Go From Research to Retail?
Benlysta is close to becoming the first new med the FDA has approved in 50 years to fight lupus. Just how does a new drug get fast-tracked onto pharmacy shelves? Real Health spoke with Jerry Parrott, of the Human Genome Sciences, one of the companies researching Benlysta, about the FDA process and this potential lupus breakthrough.