Health + Wellness
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Black History of Health: James Brown
When James Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 at age 73, officials at Atlanta’s Emory University Hospital Midtown cited congestive…
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3 Great Benefits Of Using Dead Sea Salt On Melanated Skin
Studies show that not only does psoriasis look differently on Black skin, but treatment options may not work as quickly…
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Feeling Okay Sis? 5 Tips for Feeling Better During Cancer Treatment
The “Big C” is a word none of us wanna hear, especially nowadays. With times tough and money harder to…
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Why is DME So Much More Common In OUR Community?
DME, or Diabetic Macular Edema, is a condition that you may have heard of. Occurring in people with diabetes, DME…
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Trail Blazing Black Women: Rosalyn P. Scott, MD
Photo: National Library of Medicine With her determined persistence and boundless ability, Dr. Rosalyn P. Scott broke glass ceilings and…
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Black Men, You’re At Risk for Breast Cancer Too!
As a Black man, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Whether it’s grinding day and night to put money…
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My Daughter Has Sickle Cell, This Is How We Keep Her Life Normal
As a mother, all you want to do is protect your kids from the world but more importantly, keep them…
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How Her Dad’s Diagnosis Led to Her Own Discovery
Giselle looking at a family photo album (Photo: The Family History Road Trip) Imagine a family gathering, where laughter and…
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To Be A Black Woman Thriving Unapologetically
In my middle age, I realize I have wasted too much time making others feel comfortable. Comfortable with my brain:…
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Why Your Participation in Clinical Trials Matters (Q&A) – BlackDoctor.org
This discussion between Omar Barnett, CEO of Prospective Research, and Dr. Renee centers around the significance of diversity in clinical…
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