Health + Wellness
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If Being Online Feels Overwhelming Lately, This Is for You
While the concept of doomscrolling isn’t new, the kind of content you’re dealing with is. As the news gets more…
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The Ebony Canal: A Film That Refuses to Let Black Mothers Die in Silence – BlackDoctor
The screen is silent, washed in stark black and white—a visual metaphor for the binary world of “white coats” and…
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Black Maternal Health Week at Cedars-Sinai: A Patient’s Journey on the Path to Pregnancy – BlackDoctor
After a difficult fertility journey, Irine and Keith Fischer found answers at Cedars-Sinai, where fertility specialists guided their care. They…
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BlackDoctor Announces 2026 Top Blacks in Healthcare Honorees – BlackDoctor
Leading health website celebrates excellence, innovation, and impact with Thought Leadership Summit, Hall of Fame Reception, and 11th Annual Awards…
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“I Was in Labor for Two Days—and Didn’t Know It”: Why Speaking Up Can Save Black Mothers – BlackDoctor
In the United States, the statistics are troubling: Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes…
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Living Healthy With HIV – BlackDoctor
More and more individuals stricken with HIV – the human immunodeficiency virus – are living longer and stronger than ever…
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Skipping the Doctor Because of Cost? Here’s What You Can Do – BlackDoctor
Black mutual aid societies in the 1800s and early 1900s often pooled money to cover medical care because formal systems…
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I’m a Black Woman in Pharmacy—and I’m Changing What Care Looks Like
Dr. Jameshia Below-Washington was just an 11-year-old girl from Louisiana when she received a diagnosis that would redefine her life.…
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7 Everyday Habits That May Be Raising Your Blood Pressure – BlackDoctor
High blood pressure—often called the “silent killer”—disproportionately affects Black adults in the U.S., who develop it earlier and experience more…
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From “1, 2 Step” to “1, 2 PrEP”: Ciara is on a Mission to Make HIV Awareness “Cool” – BlackDoctor
Grammy-winning cultural icon and global superstar Ciara speaks at the Amplifying HIV Prevention Through Pop Culture and Music panel at…
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