Health + Wellness
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5 Avocado Smoothie Recipes You Never Knew You Needed
Honestly, I’ve never been the biggest fan of avocados. They’ve never sat well on my taste buds. At one point…
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From Music Executive to Mental Health Advocate
Photo courtesy of Shanti Das Shanti Das began her illustrious career in the music industry, rising from an intern to…
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Babies and Toddlers Get COVID-19 Shots
The CDC has approved Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for America’s youngest citizens. Children as young as six months will…
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My Childhood Shadowed by Violence
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with BDO staff member Tasha Ho-Sang. My earliest memories of my home…
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Uterine Cancer Claims Many Black Lives
Instances of endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, are on the rise, especially among Black women. Cancer of the…
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5 Essential Tips to Make Your Journey Easier
Imagine being trapped in a world of debilitating headaches, sensory overload, and uncertainty. For millions of people, this is the…
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Natural Gas Used to Heat Homes Contains Some Harmful Chemicals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has found that several dangerous cancer-causing chemicals are present…
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This Clinical Trial Could Change How Prostate Cancer Is Detected in Black Men – BlackDoctor.org
Preliminary clinical research findings by the University of Alberta indicate that PET/CT imaging could replace the standard MRI in the…
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Some Americans Will Have Medical Debt Wiped From Credit
The three major credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, will no longer include paid medical debt in their credit…
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My Diabetes Diagnosis Was a Wake-Up Call
Photo courtesy of Dexcom U Marlee Fray’s journey with Type 1 diabetes began when she was just two and a…
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