Health + Wellness
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High Blood Pressure in Black Adults: Symptoms, Causes & What You Need to Know
Introduction: Black adults have the highest rates of high blood pressure in the world. Here is what you need to…
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When Be a Caregiver for Everyone Else Starts Hurting You
Black women are often described as the backbone of the family. The dependable one. The strong one. The one everyone…
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The #1 Thing Quietly Pulling Couples Apart – BlackDoctor
Ever since it first hit stores in 2007, the iPhone has helped transform how people around the country communicate, work…
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This Summer, Let Yourself Wear the Shorts – BlackDoctor
Everybody is different. And so too is every body. For many people suffering with weight loss or weight maintenance, keeping…
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This Sunglasses Myth Could Be Damaging Your Eyes
When the sun is hidden behind a set of lumpy clouds on an overcast day, many people leave their sunglasses…
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Thought Sugar-Free Was the Better Choice? Read This First – BlackDoctor
For decades, artificial sweeteners have been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar. But new research suggests they may have unexpected effects…
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Considering A Clinical Trial for Cancer? Here’s What You Should Know – BlackDoctor
Cancer can become the fight of a lifetime. Between the various treatments and side effects, the emotional rollercoaster, and the…
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What Every Black Woman Should Know About GLP-1s, Stress & Long-Term Health – BlackDoctor
Val Warner and Meagan Good (Photo courtesy of Black Girl Vitamins) Thousands of people came together for the first Black…
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Have you Been Diagnosed with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer? – BlackDoctor
Sponsored by Merck Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with an advanced form of breast cancer? Learning more…
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Your Body May Have Changed, But Your Style Doesn’t Have To – BlackDoctor
For Black women undergoing bodily changes following breast cancer, the physical and psychological impacts go hand-in-hand. Whether mastectomy, lumpectomy, or…
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