Health + Wellness
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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.…
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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…
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Why Black Patients With Crohn’s Shouldn’t Ignore Ongoing Symptoms – BlackDoctor
Life is hectic. We’ve got places to be, things to do, people to see – and sometimes it’s so overwhelming…
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Why Black Patients Living With UC Shouldn’t Settle for “Good Enough” Care – BlackDoctor
Whether it’s abdominal pain and bathroom emergencies, extreme fatigue, fever, nausea, or arthritis and anemia, UC brings a whole host…
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