Health + Wellness
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Is Your Child Playing Sports This Fall? Don’t Skip These Health Checkups – BlackDoctor
So you’ve got a mini athlete on your hands? Congratulations—your calendar just got a whole lot busier. Whether your child…
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Nara Smith Reflects on Her Journey Through Postpartum Anxiety – BlackDoctor
Adored (and critiqued) by millions for the soothing videos that showcase her cooking food from scratch, all while draped in…
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A Dermatologist Explains: How to Reverse Traction Alopecia – BlackDoctor
Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that can happen when your hair is pulled or placed under too…
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Woman Undergoes Unnecessary Hysterectomy After Doctor Mix-Up – BlackDoctor
A Georgia woman is taking legal action after what she says was a devastating medical mistake that forever changed her…
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Childhood Myopia Is Rising: Could This New Study Help Protect Kids’ Vision? – BlackDoctor
Photo by PeopleImages/Getty Images Childhood nearsightedness (or myopia) is rising at an alarming rate, and for many families, eyeglasses have…
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5 Teas That Soothe Digestive Issues – BlackDoctor
Across cultures, herbal remedies have been used to treat a variety of ailments for centuries. Turmeric fights inflammation, while ginger…
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How One Patient Saved $20,000 on Surgery – and How You Can Too – BlackDoctor
Around the end of last year, Ronmel Rangel, 63, began to feel a familiar discomfort in his lower abdomen. Twenty-five…
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Could Your Shoes Be Causing Your Back Pain? Here’s What to Look For – BlackDoctor
If you’ve been dealing with back pain, you’ve probably thought about your mattress, your office chair, or even your posture.…
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Kelly Rowland at 45: I’m Stronger Than I’ve Ever Been – BlackDoctor
(Photo credit: Kelly Rowland Instagram) Kelly Rowland’s relationship with fitness has evolved over the years. In her 20s, the Grammy…
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5 Easy Food Swaps That Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol – BlackDoctor
Eating a balanced diet is one of the best ways to support your overall health. If you are currently putting…
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