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Why So Many Black Fathers Avoid the Doctor — And What Needs To Change – BlackDoctor
“Man, I’m fine.” It’s a phrase heard in countless households across the country. A wife notices her husband has been…
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The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs May Change Obesity Treatment Forever – BlackDoctor
Could the next wave of weight-loss drugs rival surgery? A new experimental treatment is drawing attention after Phase 3 results…
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“That’s Not Just Forgetfulness”: Early Dementia Signs Families Often Miss – BlackDoctor
“My mom has always been forgetful.” “Dad is just getting older.” “She repeats herself sometimes, but that’s normal.” Many families…
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‘It saved my dad’s life’: Celeb Yoga Instructor Robin Downes Talks Benefits of Elderly Yoga – BlackDoctor
Robin Downes, 61, aka Yoga Flava, has been a certified yoga instructor who’s trained everyone from Russell Simmons and Brandy…
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‘Yes, I Have Sickle Cell—But It’s Never Limited Me’: How I Found Purpose Through Baking – BlackDoctor
Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Diagnosed as a newborn, Elani grew up navigating the unpredictable challenges of…
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What Black Women Should Know About Hormones, Aging, Midlife – BlackDoctor
There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion a lot of Black women know intimately. It’s the kind where you wake…
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“I’m Living Life Every Day”: A Veteran’s Message After Becoming Cancer-Free – BlackDoctor
When Gerald Hollowey Jr., a 26-year Navy veteran, noticed blood in his urine, it led him to seek medical care…
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Chronic Joint Pain in Black Adults: When It’s More Than “Just Aging” – BlackDoctor
Have you ever noticed how quickly people are to explain away pain? If your knees are acting up, they’ll say,…
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Parasite Cleanse 101: How to Do a Full Body Parasite Cleanse Safely – BlackDoctor
Do you know what could be living in your body? Social media is full of stories about parasite cleanses, detox…
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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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