Research exposes harmful chemicals in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions, creating health concerns for those wearing protective styles for long time.

New research raises concerns about the safety of chemical hair relaxers. Now, many Black women want safer alternatives.

To say the Black experience is multifaceted would be an understatement. For nearly 500 years, the global African diaspora has blended West and Central African foods, religions, and practices with ...

At one point in her life, Kobe Campbell considered herself a natural hair warrior. Not just natural hair, kinky hair. “I ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

The incredible nesting secrets of Costa Rica’s streak-backed oriole. These birds weave black fungal rhizomorphs into their ...

Sting's private jet lies where it came to rest after skidding off the end of a runway as it landed with the millionaire singer on board last night. Witnesses said the Cessna Citation 5 went ...

Extinction is still forever, but scientists are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts — ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that scorpion stings can cause intense pain and redness. They say that symptoms can also include agitation, arrhythmias, bleeding, uncontrollable ...

She was taken to the hospital, but officials don’t know how the scorpion got there. Most scorpion stings don’t need hospital care, but severe cases may require anti-venom. BOSTON ...