Get news alerts from BET
You are now in the know!
Charles Drew (1904-1950)
Not only was he the first African-American to graduate in medicine from Columbia University, this blood plasma specialist was the major pioneer in blood transfusions. Over the years, Drew became the head of the Red Cross and also broke down barriers to the racial segregation of blood donation policies.
(Photo: Wikicommons)
10 Calorie-Cutting Tips to Try
05/17/2013
Teen Dating Violence: What You Need to Know
05/17/2013
The 411 on Mastectomies
05/15/2013
Feel the Burn: 12 Ways to Kick Start Your Fitness
05/13/2013
Major Slim Downs: Stars Who Underwent Weight Loss Surgery
05/13/2013
Health Rewind: Black Women’s Obesity and Fast Food
05/13/2013
The Truth About Molly
05/09/2013
7 Steps to a Healthier Heart
05/09/2013
African-Americans and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
05/08/2013
Health Rewind: 20 Percent of Suicidal Teens Have Guns
05/06/2013
Health Rewind: Getting Tested for HIV Together
05/02/2013
The White House And Racial Health Disparities
04/30/2013
Health Rewind: Is DNA to Blame for Our Obesity Rates?
04/25/2013
Kermit Gosnell: Understanding the Trial
04/24/2013
10 Workouts You Need to Try
04/18/2013
Health Rewind: How Dangerous Is Ricin?
04/15/2013
The 411 on the NFL and Head Trauma
04/12/2013
Health Rewind: Can Facebook Make You an Alcoholic?
04/11/2013
The 411 on Young People and HIV/AIDS
04/10/2013
Reproductive Rights on Trial
04/09/2013
The 411 On Epilepsy
04/04/2013
Health Rewind: Tremé Actor Opens Grocery Store in NOLA
04/03/2013
Autism: What You Need to Know
04/02/2013
Prediabetes: What You Need to Know
03/29/2013
Health Rewind: Black Male Gamers Face Racism Online
03/28/2013
Health Rewind: Poverty Is a Serious Risk Factor for HIV
03/22/2013
Why Sippin’ Sizzurp Is Bad for Your Health
03/20/2013
What You Need To Know About Kidney Health
03/15/2013
Health Rewind: Why Racism Is Bad for Black Health
03/13/2013
The 411 on HIV/AIDS and Black Women
03/09/2013
Health Rewind: Alicia Keys Wants to Empower Women
03/08/2013
Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign: Year Three
03/01/2013
Health Rewind: Advanced Breast Cancer Up Among Younger Women
02/28/2013
What You Need to Know About STDs Now
02/28/2013
Health Rewind: Heart Health Knowledge Increases Among Women
02/21/2013
Black and White Women Absorb Vitamin D Exactly the Same
02/14/2013
Comments