Health + Wellness
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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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What To Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously
Dysmenorrhea, often known as period pain, is a condition that affects a significant number of women; nonetheless, this issue should…
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Understanding ‘Black Fatigue’ – And 4 Ways to Overcome It
Before she gave the feeling that comes with racial discrimination a name, Mary-Frances Winters felt it constantly. She calls it…
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This Clinical Trial is Testing a Pill for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – BlackDoctor.org
A groundbreaking clinical trial is set to launch that could potentially change the landscape of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment,…
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13 Foods You Should Never Eat Over 50 – BlackDoctor.org
Throughout life, we often find that our tolerance for certain foods decreases. Our bodies don’t digest some foods like they…
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4 Types of Illness LURKING in your Home
As much as we’d like our homes to be the perfect ‘safe space,’ this is rarely the case. Unbeknownst to…
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How to Manage Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs
While exercise, diet, and a positive mindset are all important aspects of weight loss, sometimes, they’re simply not enough. If…
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5 Essential Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section
Breast milk is like your baby’s superfood and health professionals recommend that you breastfeed your baby exclusively for six months.…
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Could a Cancer Drug Also Treat Alzheimer’s? Trials Are Testing It – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest. The…
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