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Hibiscus for Hypertension? 6 Reasons to Try This Natural Remedy – BlackDoctor
Hypertension is no joke. It is well established that non-Hispanic Black adults in the United States have among the highest…
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I Lost Loved Ones to Heart Disease—Now I Help Others Navigate Their Care – BlackDoctor
I come from a family whose history of cardiac health is very prevalent. I actually lost my grandfather to heart…
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A Clinical Trial to Evaluate an Investigational Medicine for HIV-1 Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – BlackDoctor
Sponsored by Merck What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that affects the body’s immune system, making…
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“They Don’t Believe My Pain”: Navigating ER Visits With Sickle Cell – BlackDoctor
For many people living with sickle cell disease (SCD), going to the emergency room isn’t just about getting relief—it’s about…
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How To Talk To Children About Gun Violence – BlackDoctor
Today, we are seeing far too many tragedies unfold across our country and the world, many of them involving children.…
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Why Black Patients With Crohn’s Shouldn’t Ignore Ongoing Symptoms – BlackDoctor
Life is hectic. We’ve got places to be, things to do, people to see – and sometimes it’s so overwhelming…
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Why Black Patients Living With UC Shouldn’t Settle for “Good Enough” Care – BlackDoctor
Whether it’s abdominal pain and bathroom emergencies, extreme fatigue, fever, nausea, or arthritis and anemia, UC brings a whole host…
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ALERT: Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Cause Kidney Disease – BlackDoctor
For millions of people living with type 2 diabetes, controlling blood pressure is one of the most important steps in…
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A New Clinical Trial Shows Mixing Cannabis and Opioids for Knee Arthritis May Not Work as Expected – BlackDoctor
Photo by Towfiqu Barbhuiya Adding a synthetic weed-derived drug to opioid painkillers brings no relief to people with excruciating knee…
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Thinking About a Biologic for Crohn’s? Questions Many Black Patients Are Asking – BlackDoctor
It’s estimated that a little over a million Americans are living with Crohn’s disease. While the autoimmune condition can be…
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