Health + Wellness
-
Best and WORST Sleeping Positions for Your Age & Body Type
If you were asked your favorite sleep position, you’d probably be able to answer pretty quickly. But it can be…
Read More » -
3 Ways to Keep Your Medications Safe in the Summer Heat
As summer and hotter temperatures approach, millions of Americans are at risk for dehydration and heat-linked illnesses. However, the dangers…
Read More » -
Chronic Joint Pain in Black Adults: When It’s More Than “Just Aging” – BlackDoctor
Have you ever noticed how quickly people are to explain away pain? If your knees are acting up, they’ll say,…
Read More » -
Parasite Cleanse 101: How to Do a Full Body Parasite Cleanse Safely – BlackDoctor
Do you know what could be living in your body? Social media is full of stories about parasite cleanses, detox…
Read More » -
Hibiscus for Hypertension? 6 Reasons to Try This Natural Remedy – BlackDoctor
Hypertension is no joke. It is well established that non-Hispanic Black adults in the United States have among the highest…
Read More » -
I Lost Loved Ones to Heart Disease—Now I Help Others Navigate Their Care – BlackDoctor
I come from a family whose history of cardiac health is very prevalent. I actually lost my grandfather to heart…
Read More » -
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate an Investigational Medicine for HIV-1 Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – BlackDoctor
Sponsored by Merck What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that affects the body’s immune system, making…
Read More » -
“They Don’t Believe My Pain”: Navigating ER Visits With Sickle Cell – BlackDoctor
For many people living with sickle cell disease (SCD), going to the emergency room isn’t just about getting relief—it’s about…
Read More » -
How To Talk To Children About Gun Violence – BlackDoctor
Today, we are seeing far too many tragedies unfold across our country and the world, many of them involving children.…
Read More » -
Watermelon and Diabetes | Watermelons’ Glycemic Index
Who doesn’t love a cool, refreshing slice of watermelon during the warm summer months? Many people with diabetes think watermelon…
Read More »