Health + Wellness
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Postpartum Hemorrhage: What Black Women Need to Know
The maternal health crisis in the United States continues to make headlines, with alarming statistics placing the country as having…
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Here Are 10 Easy Ways to Do That
As you age, your body undergoes numerous changes, including a decrease in bone density, which can impact bone strength. From…
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Here’s How to Know Which Weight Loss Medication Is Right for You
With the growing popularity of weight loss medications, many people are turning to prescription options to help them achieve their…
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A Clinical Trial Extended the Life of Women With Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — An experimental hormone therapy pill has shown promise in extending the lives of women with tough-to-treat advanced…
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Understanding Your Options for Black Health Care
We all know the healthcare system can be a headache. There are doctors to navigate, insurance issues, problems with transportation,…
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Jamie Foxx Reveals True Cause of Hospitalization; Can It Happen Again? – BlackDoctor.org
(Photo credit: Jamie Foxx Instagram) Jamie Foxx revealed what everyone had been wondering about in a new Netflix special: the…
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Why This Multiple Myeloma Survivor Advocates for Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
PAN Foundation patient advocate Tony Newberne Black Americans have historically been misrepresented in the medical industry, often subjected to unequal…
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3 Warning Signs of Vascular Disease You Should NEVER Ignore
Photo courtesy of Dr. Chelsea Dorsey Vascular disease is a critical health issue affecting millions of Americans, but it disproportionately…
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A New Hope for Hard-to-Treat Bladder Cancer Made It Through Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — There’s new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who do not respond to first-line therapy, researchers…
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Oschner Health Is Taking on First-of-Its-Kind Black Parkinson’s Research – BlackDoctor.org
Black adults face disparities in both diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder…
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