Health + Wellness
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BlackDoctor Honors 2026 Top Blacks in Healthcare at 11th Annual Awards Gala – BlackDoctor
BlackDoctor, the premier health and wellness resource for Black communities, celebrated its 11th Annual Top Blacks in Healthcare (TBH) Awards…
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Understanding APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD): Could You Be at Risk? – BlackDoctor
Learn the signs of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD), how it affects Black Americans and what steps you can take to…
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This Black Woman Went From Stage 3 Breast Cancer to Clinical Trials Advocate – BlackDoctor
JaVonne Williams’ life took an unexpected turn in 2022 when she received a devastating diagnosis: stage three breast cancer. The…
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Michael Jackson: His Secret Legacy Of Giving No One Knew About – BlackDoctor
Most of us know that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, the youngest of his brothers in the Jackson…
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Celebrate National Physicians Week with the AAWP
Every year during National Physicians Week (March 25–31), we take a moment to recognize the dedication, resilience, and brilliance of…
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Overwhelmed Isn’t Normal: The Silent Symptoms of Chronic Stress We Ignore – BlackDoctor
Dr. Lindsey Beauboeuf Chronic stress isn’t just “in your head”—it’s in your blood pressure, your sleep patterns, and your DNA.…
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Asthma and Allergies – Disparities That Can’t Be Ignored
Asthma and Allergies – Disparities That Can’t Be Ignored Asthma disproportionately affects Black Americans, and the numbers are alarming. According…
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Feeling Drained? Here’s Why Your Body Won’t Relax – BlackDoctor
The human body was designed for short bursts of stress—not the constant, low-level pressure many people live with today. And…
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Maternal Mortality Declines Overall, But Disparities Persist for Black Women
Maternal Mortality Declines Overall, But Disparities Persist for Black Women According to a February 2025 report by the Policy Center…
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5 Recipes Every Sickle Cell Warrior Should Try – BlackDoctor
While exact figures aren’t available for the number of Americans who have sickle cell disease, the data that is available…
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