Health + Wellness
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Eating for Two? Start With These Summer Fruits – BlackDoctor
Summer heat can make pregnancy even more challenging, increasing the need for hydration and nutrient-rich foods. Luckily, there’s nutritious (and…
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7 Ways to Help Protect Your Family From Back-to-School Germs – BlackDoctor
It’s that time of year again. Your child has likely already returned to school or will be returning soon, and…
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5 STDs That Are Worse At Night – BlackDoctor
We already know: it’s been a long day. You finally get into bed, turn off the lights, and suddenly that…
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Why Epilepsy in Black Children Is Easily Missed
Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Deborah Holder, MD Parents often miss the signs that their child has epilepsy, according to Deborah…
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Why You Should Join a Clinical Trial – BlackDoctor
Photo by MoMo Productions Black people make up a significant portion of the U.S. population but have historically been underrepresented…
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Salty-Tasting Water Turned Out to Be a Warning Sign: “I Was Afraid”
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection survivor Donnese Tyler. (Photo courtesy of Donnese Tyler/American Heart Association) Donnese Tyler’s schedule was chock-full. With…
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Actress & Nickelodeon Star Passes Away at 46 – BlackDoctor
(Photo credit: Instagram) Actress and comedian Christy Knowings, who became a familiar face to a generation of Nickelodeon viewers on…
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Foods You Should NOT Eat After Midnight – BlackDoctor
It’s after midnight. You should probably be asleep, but somehow you’re standing in front of the refrigerator deciding whether you…
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What Happens After You Join a Clinical Trial? A Step-by-Step Guide for Patients – BlackDoctor
Photo by Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images If you’ve ever contemplated joining a clinical trial but were wary of the process and…
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What to Pack for Chemo: 15 Things Women Say They Couldn’t Live Without – BlackDoctor
The time has come. You’ve made it through the initial shock of hearing the words, “You have ovarian cancer” and…
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