Health + Wellness
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‘She Can Be a Child’: How a Bone Marrow Transplant Changed One Child’s Life – BlackDoctor
Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® A few years ago, Avery’s parents had the same fears any parent…
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BlackDoctor House Martha’s Vineyard: Faith Meets Policy Around 340B Reform – BlackDoctor
The sun broke through after a rainy start to Day 2 of BlackDoctor House on Martha’s Vineyard, and so did…
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“I Just Want to Drive Again”: 6 Practical Steps Toward Independence After Seizures – BlackDoctor
When people hear the term epilepsy, they typically think of seizures. However, what can get lost in this oversimplification is…
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ALERT: Nationwide Recall of Blood Pressure Medication; 13,000+ Bottles – BlackDoctor
A nationwide recall of more than 13,500 bottles of a commonly prescribed blood pressure medicine is a reminder that knowing…
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Nolan Wells’ Death Remains Undetermined. What Happens Now? – BlackDoctor
Credit: GoFundMe Nearly three months after 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, new details…
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6 Ways To Avoid Digital Eye Strain
In the 21st century, we spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen. Whether for work or…
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Why Losing Weight Is a Win for Your Heart—Even If It Doesn’t Last
Losing weight can be a challenging journey, and it’s understandable if you feel discouraged when some of the pounds you…
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Weddings, Babies, Big Moves: Planning Life With FSGS – BlackDoctor
You’re scrolling through wedding venues, or maybe you’re holding a positive pregnancy test, or you’ve just been offered your dream…
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3 Ways Heat Therapy Can Help with Menopause-Related Weight Gain
Menopause brings a host of changes to your body, and weight gain is often one of the most frustrating. But…
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5 Foods Draining Your Energy (Even The So-Called Healthy Ones)
Sure, there is such a thing as “the itis.” You know the feeling — that overwhelmingly sleepy, sluggish sensation that…
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