Health + Wellness
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“Your Thirties Is Not The End, It’s The Beginning”
We’ve all heard of how “Black don’t crack” but we’ve seen plenty of people who look a lot older than…
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How I Faced a Rare Kidney Disease in High School and Came Out Stronger
Photo courtesy of the American Kidney Fund As a 17-year-old high school student, Emani McConnell-Brent never expected to face a…
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How to Protect Your Bald Head in the Summer
The Black community comes with a plethora of different myths that get taken to the grave with full belief. You…
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Understanding The On College Students – BlackDoctor.org
When academic obligations, personal development, and transformational challenges combine in the hectic atmosphere of college life, students often turn to…
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Understanding Autoimmune Diseases In The Black Community Beyond Lupus
While a lot of people are dealing with lupus, research suggests that Black people may have an even higher chance…
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5 Sleep Disorders That Are Hitting Our People HARD
Beauty sleep is often easier said than done. According to one 2020 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Ending Lupus Starts With Black Participation in Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
As a researcher who has dedicated my career to studying lupus, I cannot overstate the critical importance of clinical trials.…
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Tips for Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
Experts are expecting this Memorial Day weekend to be the busiest yet, with nearly 44 million Americans projected to travel…
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This Black Dermatologist Wants You to Join a Psoriasis Clinical Trial – BlackDoctor.org
Dr. Chesahna Kindred is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Mariottsville, Maryland. Because dermatological…
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The Importance Of Advocating For Yourself As A College Student – BlackDoctor.org
We learn in school to raise our hands to ask for help from our teachers, to give our parents or…
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