Health + Wellness
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The Day My Shoes Didn’t Fit: The Path to a Rare Disease Diagnosis
Photo courtesy of Kheesa Several months before Kheesa realized that she needed to go to the doctor, she recalls one…
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Alabama House + Senate Pass Measure to Protect IVF
The Alabama House and Senate have passed a bill that would protect in virto fertilization, also known as IVF, following…
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5 Popular, Ineffective, Fad Diets You Should Never Consider
Staying fit and healthy is the number one goal for most people. Next in line is to lose weight. However,…
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A Neurologist Shares What You Need to Know
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare and progressive form of dementia that primarily affects people between the ages of 40…
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Is a Cure for Alzheimer’s on the Horizon?
ad Alzheimer’s affects all of us. If you don’t know someone personally who has it, you’ve probably heard of what…
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BREAKING: Men Found Guilty of Murder of Hip-Hip Icon Jam Master Jay! – BlackDoctor.org
(Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) After over 20 years it seems like justice has arrived in the hip-hop community. Two…
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Hidden Gems in Black History: Black Wall Street
During the early 20th century, African Americans established thriving economic and commercial hubs in several cities, including Chicago, Tulsa, and…
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Black History of Health: Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac, comedian, writer, actor, and the world’s favorite uncle died in 2008 from pneumonia. Diagnosed with sarcoidosis or sarcoid…
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An Expert Explains: Decoding Mental Health – BlackDoctor.org
Mental health expert Latasha Brown discusses the importance of mental health and common challenges faced, including depression, anxiety, and stigma…
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The Oldest Family-Owned Black Business
Taylor Electric Company is one of the oldest family-owned Black businesses in the United States. It is also Chicago’s oldest…
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