Health + Wellness
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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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Eating for Two? Start With These Summer Fruits – BlackDoctor
Summer heat can make pregnancy even more challenging, increasing the need for hydration and nutrient-rich foods. Luckily, there’s nutritious (and…
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7 Ways to Help Protect Your Family From Back-to-School Germs – BlackDoctor
It’s that time of year again. Your child has likely already returned to school or will be returning soon, and…
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5 STDs That Are Worse At Night – BlackDoctor
We already know: it’s been a long day. You finally get into bed, turn off the lights, and suddenly that…
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Why Epilepsy in Black Children Is Easily Missed
Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Deborah Holder, MD Parents often miss the signs that their child has epilepsy, according to Deborah…
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