Health + Wellness
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I Walked in Times Square to Show Women with HS They Are Beautiful
Leia (Photo Courtesy of HS Connect) Leia’s journey with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) began with a misdiagnosis, followed by a terrifying…
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D’Angelo, Black Men, and The Silent Killer We Can’t Ignore – BlackDoctor.org
(Photo credit: Instagram fan page) My uncle, who suffered from pancreatic cancer, said this to me one day and with…
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D’Angelo, Award-Winning R&B Icon, Passes Away at 51 – BlackDoctor.org
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The music world just became a little less soulful today.D’Angelo, the smooth, soul-sinning, super-talented, Grammy-winning…
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Most People’s Hearts Are Older Than They Realize—Is Yours? – BlackDoctor.org
When Dr. Mark T. Loafman, MD, MPH talks about heart health, he doesn’t start with numbers—he starts with names. As…
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How Clinical Trials Make Black Families Healthier – BlackDoctor.org
Historically, Black Americans have had a mistrust of doctors and the medical community. And consequently, we participate in clinical trials…
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Can Women Get Prostate Cancer?
Can women get prostate cancer? While most people associate prostate cancer with men, research shows that women can develop…
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4 Deaths Tied to Walmart & Trader Joe’s Pasta Meals – BlackDoctor.org
Check your fridge, because if you’re anything like me, you enjoy a good pasta dish. But the U.S. Department…
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The Key Differences & Why You Need Both
If your stomach’s been churning, rumbling, bloating, or just feeling off, your gut might be asking for help. That’s where…
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Health in a Can: These 7 Canned Foods Are Great for Your Heart – BlackDoctor.org
Canned foods can get a bad rap sometimes when it comes to health. While they’re convenient, doctors often have concerns…
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The Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks You Should Order at the Bar – BlackDoctor.org
For many adults, enjoying a drink now and then is part of social life or relaxation. But not all alcoholic…
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