Health + Wellness
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5 Breathing Techniques That May Help Curb Cravings – BlackDoctor
Have you ever felt that intense urge to smoke, drink, or use drugs, and it just seems impossible to ignore?…
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Takes Center Stage on Podcast – BlackDoctor
HS influencer Imani Futrell joins host Holly Frey, of iHeart Radio’s “Our Skin: A Personal Discovery” podcast for a live…
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Can Herbs for Prostate Cancer Help Your Health? Here’s What a Doctor Says
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. With one in eight facing this diagnosis over…
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Mike Tyson at 60: “I Used To Hate Myself…” – BlackDoctor
(Photo courtesy of Mike Tyson instagram) “Iron” Mike Tyson owned the ring when he was boxing. He reigned as the…
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7 Ways a New Cancer Vaccine Could Change Cancer Care for Black Americans – BlackDoctor
Imagine a future where cancer treatment is tailored just for you. That’s the hope behind a new personalized cancer vaccine…
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How CBS’s Beyond the Gates Uses a Multigenerational Cancer Battle to Break the Silence on Black Family Health – BlackDoctor
Finding new ways to address Black family health, CBS’s Beyond the Gates daytime drama presents expansive storylines of the Dupree…
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“Beyond the Gates:” Why Black Families Must Become Their Own Best Health Advocates – BlackDoctor
When a television storyline tackles a medical crisis, the weight falls on the actors to bring authenticity to the screen.…
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Black Patients Live Longer With Black Doctors? What the Research Says – BlackDoctor
Over the past several years, a growing body of research has sparked an important—and sometimes uncomfortable—conversation about race, healthcare, and…
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6 Foods You Should Avoid if You’re on Dialysis
Kidneys are hard workers; they don’t go on “leave.” For 24 hours a day (and seven days a week), they…
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5 Sports That May Help Children With Autism Improve Balance and Coordination – BlackDoctor
If you’re raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may already know that finding activities your child enjoys…
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