Health + Wellness
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Life Expectancy Is Rising, but Black Americans Still Face a Gap – BlackDoctor
Life expectancy in the United States is rising again after losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But major racial gaps remain,…
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This Daily Habit May Help Slow Aging – BlackDoctor
For decades, the humble multivitamin has been a staple of the medicine cabinet, often viewed as a simple insurance policy…
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Alert: Nearly 90,000 Bottles of Ibuprofen Recalled – BlackDoctor
According to a Food and Drug Administration report, nearly 90,000 bottles of ibuprofen have been recalled, with health officials saying…
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The Best Ways to Tackle Debt in 2026 – BlackDoctor
According to the Federal Reserve’s data, only 23 percent of Americans have no debt. Of the 77 percent of people…
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Why We Need More Black People In Cancer Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor
Photo by Vanessa Loring Cancer clinical trials are a form of research that tests new approaches to prevent, diagnose, or…
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I Was 24 When MS Changed my Life—Here’s How I Rewrote my Story – BlackDoctor
For many, the age of 24 is a time of planning for the future. For Crystal Gaines, it was the…
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“I Thought It Was Food Poisoning”: How One Artist’s Cancer Diagnosis Turned Into a Movement – BlackDoctor
Colorectal cancer has emerged as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under 50. It is a sobering statistic…
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What’s Keeping Black People From Participating in Clinical Trials? – BlackDoctor
Without greater participation from Black Americans in clinical trials, researchers will continue to struggle to fully understand why certain diseases…
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Legendary Showtime at the Apollo Co-Host Passes Away at 74 – BlackDoctor
Kiki Shephard, the co-host of the legendary long-running music show, Showtime at the Apollo, died after suffering a ‘massive’ and ‘completely unexpected’…
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‘Warrior’ Influencer Passes Away At 23 After Health Battle – BlackDoctor
Beloved influencer Carolina Reyes, best known as ‘Carol The Warrior,’ on social media, has passed away from cancer. She was…
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