Health + Wellness
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From Mistrust to Movement: Reimagining Clinical Trials in Our Community – BlackDoctor
For generations, Black communities have faced a legacy of exclusion and mistrust when it comes to medical research and clinical…
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My Breast Cancer Story: Blessed, Bald & Beautiful
In 2009, Cheryl Ash-Simpson had a wonderful career, a beautiful teenage daughter, and had just found the love of her…
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6 Ways to Beat Stress and Get Better Sleep – BlackDoctor
Sleep is important for your growth, for your vision, for your sex life — for everything you’re trying to do…
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One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer
When a suspicious mole or a jagged-edged spot sends you to the dermatologist, your primary focus is likely on that…
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Take Back Control of Uncontrollable Movements: 6 Practical Tips
A movement disorder like tardive dyskinesia is known to be difficult and very frustrating to live with. People of African…
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Warning Signs for Black Families
Stroke symptoms are sudden warning signs that occur when the brain loses blood supply, either from a clot or a…
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Addressing the Silent Crisis in Our Community
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Black Americans, with persistent disparities in high blood pressure, heart failure,…
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Doctors Told Her to End Her Pregnancy—Until She Got a Second Opinion – BlackDoctor
When Brionna Cassell found out she was pregnant, she was also carrying something else: massive fibroids that had taken over…
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This 3-Step Routine Helps Control Post-Workout Psoriasis Flare-ups
Regular exercise is a great way to keep stress at bay and weight in check, both of which may help…
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We Deserve Better Care – Could Health Memberships Be The Answer? – BlackDoctor
Let’s face the facts. Not all doctors, clinics, or hospitals, or medical resources are created equally. There are built-in biases,…
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