Health + Wellness
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HBCU Homecoming Sickness 101: A Guide To Protecting Your Physical Health – BlackDoctor.org
What college students need to know to prepare for homecoming sickness season HBCU Homecoming is a time when students, alums,…
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Hip-Hop Hypeman & Musician Passes Away After Collapsing on Stage – BlackDoctor.org
(Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Rock Band) Hip-Hop icon and hypeman Fatman Scoop, best known for his husky adlibs…
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Why We Need to Rethink HIV Care for Women of Color
The persistent HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect Black women in the U.S., even though effective treatments and prevention methods,…
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7 Ways to Stay Social No Matter WHAT Age
We often think of loneliness as something that only affects older people. After all, that’s the stereotype. You see an…
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‘They Not Like Us’: How Black Folks Can Get the Right Medications for ‘Us’ – BlackDoctor.org
For decades we’ve joked about the differences between Black folks and White folks…”They” don’t season their food, “We” season everything.…
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7 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care During Perimenopause and Menopause
Photo courtesy of Dr. LaKeischa McMillan Perimenopause and menopause are significant phases in a woman’s life, often accompanied by physical,…
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Several Clinical Trials for Cancer Vaccines Are Underway – BlackDoctor.org
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with Black people facing higher rates and later-stage diagnoses which tend to…
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3 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Eyes in a Digital World
With the prevalence of digital screens in nearly every aspect of life—from education to entertainment—it’s more crucial than ever to…
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The #1 MISSED Health Screening Among Black Folks
According to the National Cancer Institute, only 60 percent of Black folks 50 and older get screened for colorectal cancer,…
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HIV Clinical Trials: What They Do and Where to Find One – BlackDoctor.org
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black…
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