Health + Wellness
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Black Americans Aren’t Getting a Critical HIV Medicine – Why?
There’s a stigma around HIV, whether we like it or not. From concerns about sexual promiscuity to beliefs that only…
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Fix 340B Accountability to Ensure it Helps People it’s Intended for – BlackDoctor.org
A call for change and reform, not blame At BlackDoctor.org, we are committed to promoting equitable healthcare access for underserved…
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Abbott Is Sharing Its Diverse Clinical Trials Playbook – BlackDoctor.org
After three years of successful clinical trials, Abbott is sharing its strategies for diversifying clinical trials in healthcare. In the…
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This Trial Was 96% Effective in HIV Prevention Over PrEP Pills – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — People whose partners have HIV must remember to take antiretroviral pills every single day or risk infection themselves.…
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How I Turned My Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Into a Mission For Change
Photo courtesy of PAN Foundation Prostate cancer is a diagnosis that reshapes lives. For William (Bill) Allen Jr., a prostate…
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A Blood Test That Could Change Everything for Black Moms-to-Be
For Black women, the journey to motherhood comes with unique challenges. One in 10 babies in the US are born preterm.…
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How Cedars-Sinai Increased Black and Hispanic Clinical Trial Enrollment – BlackDoctor.org
courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Investigators can increase racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials by updating language used in promotional materials,…
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5 Foods to Stop Being S.A.D – BlackDoctor.org
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that changes people’s moods based on changing seasons. Symptoms usually are…
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A Metformin Clinical Trial for Lung Cancer Is on the Way – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — Already the go-to drug of choice for millions with type 2 diabetes, metformin might also fight lung cancer if…
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Can Breastfeeding Help Prevent Breast Cancer?
Let’s spill the tea on something you’ve probably heard about but might not fully appreciate: Breastfeeding isn’t just about feeding…
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