Many people try essential oils as a treatment for high blood pressure, or hypertension, usually by inhaling the scent or applying the oil to the skin. However, there is little evidence that essential oils can reduce blood pressure. As untreated hypertension can result in a heart attack or stroke, it …

Gabrielle Union has officially broken her silence two weeks after allegedly being fired from America’s Got Talent following her reports of a toxic work environment. The actress took to Twitter on Wednesday (December 4) and revealed that she had a “productive meeting” with the show’s network, NBC. While she did …

On Thursday (December 5), a new indictment was filed by a federal prosecutor in New York that alleges R. Kelly bribed an Illinois official to make a fake identification one day before he secretly married a then-15-year-old Aaliyah. The Chicago Tribune reports that the indictment alleges in August 1994 Kelly …

Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. When a person has the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for several years, their liver can become inflamed. However, a person can live for years without even knowing that they have HCV. Once the symptoms start to show, the person usually already …

Hollywood icon Billy Dee Williams, in a recent interview with Esquire, revealed that he considers himself both masculine and feminine and is not afraid to express his femininity. His comment led readers to assume that he was describing himself as “gender fluid.” However, in his most recent interview, he clarified …

When was the last time you swapped out your bedsheets? If the answer is too embarrassing to say out loud, then you’re due for a change. Now that we’re about to welcome a new decade and start fresh, make sure to also treat yourself to a set of fresh sheets. …

Mammograms have, so far, had the single role of identifying potentially cancerous tumors in the breast. However, could they also help doctors identify women at risk of heart disease and heart failure? Share on PinterestSome researchers believe that mammograms could also help doctors identify women with a high risk of …

One of the most difficult moments of 2019 was the tragic and unexpected death of Nipsey Hussle. The Crenshaw rapper’s passing left a huge void in the community, but nobody has suffered as much as his immediate family, including his longtime partner Lauren London and their three-year-old son Kross Asghedom. …

DaBaby’s a very busy man right now. In fact, he’s so busy that he was forced to perform for his fans in Charlotte last night via FaceTime. Charlotte’s Power 98 FM radio station hosted a Winter Block Party concert at the Bojangles Coliseum Friday night (Dec. 5) featuring performances …

Subscribe to Radio Atlantic: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher (How to Listen) Donald Trump wasn’t the only election surprise of 2016. Three months before he won the presidency, the United Kingdom also shocked observers by voting to leave the European Union. Ever since, Brexit has dominated British politics. But …