Health + Wellness
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Skipping the Doctor Because of Cost? Here’s What You Can Do – BlackDoctor
Black mutual aid societies in the 1800s and early 1900s often pooled money to cover medical care because formal systems…
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I’m a Black Woman in Pharmacy—and I’m Changing What Care Looks Like
Dr. Jameshia Below-Washington was just an 11-year-old girl from Louisiana when she received a diagnosis that would redefine her life.…
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7 Everyday Habits That May Be Raising Your Blood Pressure – BlackDoctor
High blood pressure—often called the “silent killer”—disproportionately affects Black adults in the U.S., who develop it earlier and experience more…
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From “1, 2 Step” to “1, 2 PrEP”: Ciara is on a Mission to Make HIV Awareness “Cool” – BlackDoctor
Grammy-winning cultural icon and global superstar Ciara speaks at the Amplifying HIV Prevention Through Pop Culture and Music panel at…
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The “Loud” Advocate: Kym Whitley is Rebranding the Weight Loss Conversation – BlackDoctor
Throughout her 40-year career in show business, actress and comedian Kym Whitley has made us laugh by being unapologetically herself.…
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6 Foods that can Heal Your Body of Disease – BlackDoctor
The idea that food can be medicine isn’t just a wellness trend — it’s backed by growing research showing that…
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From Reactive to Proactive: The Power of Storytelling in Breaking the HS Stigma – BlackDoctor
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a condition that often remains in the shadows, particularly for Black Americans. For many, the journey…
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Non-Smokers: These Lung Cancer Risks & Symptoms Apply To You, Too – BlackDoctor
Did you know that lung cancer risks can impact non-smokers? Most of the advice you hear about preventing lung cancer,…
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How to Get Rid of Hip Dips | 5 Hip Dip Exercises
When we put our hands up on our hips, do I dip, you dip, we dip? The answer is yes…
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Osteoporosis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Millions of postmenopausal women find themselves facing a diagnosis of osteoporosis, but what does that mean for their daily lives?…
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