Health + Wellness
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‘They Not Like Us’: How Black Folks Can Get the Right Medications for ‘Us’ – BlackDoctor.org
For decades we’ve joked about the differences between Black folks and White folks…”They” don’t season their food, “We” season everything.…
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7 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care During Perimenopause and Menopause
Photo courtesy of Dr. LaKeischa McMillan Perimenopause and menopause are significant phases in a woman’s life, often accompanied by physical,…
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Several Clinical Trials for Cancer Vaccines Are Underway – BlackDoctor.org
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with Black people facing higher rates and later-stage diagnoses which tend to…
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3 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Eyes in a Digital World
With the prevalence of digital screens in nearly every aspect of life—from education to entertainment—it’s more crucial than ever to…
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The #1 MISSED Health Screening Among Black Folks
According to the National Cancer Institute, only 60 percent of Black folks 50 and older get screened for colorectal cancer,…
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HIV Clinical Trials: What They Do and Where to Find One – BlackDoctor.org
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black…
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What To Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously
Dysmenorrhea, often known as period pain, is a condition that affects a significant number of women; nonetheless, this issue should…
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Understanding ‘Black Fatigue’ – And 4 Ways to Overcome It
Before she gave the feeling that comes with racial discrimination a name, Mary-Frances Winters felt it constantly. She calls it…
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This Clinical Trial is Testing a Pill for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – BlackDoctor.org
A groundbreaking clinical trial is set to launch that could potentially change the landscape of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment,…
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13 Foods You Should Never Eat Over 50 – BlackDoctor.org
Throughout life, we often find that our tolerance for certain foods decreases. Our bodies don’t digest some foods like they…
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