Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic blood disorders in the world. It affects millions globally, with the ...

Natasha Poonawalla turned heads at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in a stunning archival Dior dress from the 1960s, ...

In trying to shut us out, Trump may be doing what African leaders have long failed to do: Push us to stand on our own.

Globally, about one third of women have experienced some type of intimate partner violence. In Ghana too, one third of women ...

This painful paradox lies not in a lack of medical solutions, but in a persistent failure to embrace the simplest of ...

Good evening, everyone. On behalf of the U.S. Consulate General in Nigeria, I welcome you to our celebration of the ...

We are living in an increasingly lawless, shadowy world—where international conventions and institutions are not just ignored ...

"4C hair is more commonly found in people of African descent, including those with ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa," says Groover. However, research from Myavana, which uses consumer-sent hair ...

The Gambia has an active association (SCAG) that has been committed to the fight against sickle cell disease for over 15 years. It carries out awareness campaigns, organizes screening initiatives, and ...

The Saharan Air Layer is warm and dry and can extend up to 3 miles into the atmosphere. The Saharan Air Layer also contains 50% less humidity and can help limit tropical development.

Bursts of Saharan dust often fade before reaching the Gulf Coast, but on the occasions that they do head our way, they can be an issue for some groups according to Dr. Miller. “If you’re a ...

A huge plume of Saharan dust is expected to sweep over Mississippi and the Gulf Coast by next week.Health experts are warning that older people with a history of respiratory issues, as well as ...