Health + Wellness
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Ashanti, 43, Announces Pregnancy with Nelly
PHOTO: SUZANNE CORDEIRO/SHUTTERSTOCK Ashanti and Nelly recently announced on Instagram that they are expecting a baby and have gotten engaged.…
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7 Medical Factors Impacting Your Ability to Conceive
Embarking on the journey to parenthood is an exciting chapter filled with dreams of tiny toes and sweet lullabies. However,…
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The Link Between High Blood Pressure, Fibroids and Black Women
Did you know that keeping an eye on your blood pressure could be a game-changer in preventing uterine fibroids, especially…
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‘I Felt Like a Hypochondriac’
Toni Braxton on the SHE MD podcast. Photo: SHE MD PODCAST/YOUTUBE Toni Braxton, the renowned singer behind hits like “Un-Break…
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Cedars-Sinai Joins Community Partners to Reduce Black Maternal Health Gap
Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely than white women to die, or become seriously ill, from…
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Olympian Gabby Thomas’ Race for Gold & Health Equity
In the world of track and field, Gabby Thomas shines as a two-time Olympic medalist with a passion that extends…
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More Patients Enrolling in Cancer Treatment Trials – BlackDoctor.org
Patient enrollment in cancer treatment trials is 7.1 percent, higher than historical estimates, according to a study published online April…
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Are Black Americans Facing a Silent Crisis with Colorectal Cancer?
Despite advances in medicine, colorectal cancer remains a significant threat, particularly among minority communities. Shockingly Black Americans face the second-highest…
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The Link Between Fibroids, Vitamin D, and Black Women
Research suggests Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Scary thought, right?…
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7 “Don’ts” for Black Folks with Eczema
Eczema in dark skin is just different. An inflammatory condition, eczema is known for its annoying scratchy symptoms and unsightly…
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