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7 Reasons Your Pillow is Causing Your Morning Headaches – BlackDoctor
Having a good night’s sleep is usually supposed to mean you’ll wake feeling well-rested. If you’re sleeping on the wrong…
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A Historic First: 5 Black Surgeons-in-Training Lead Johns Hopkins Trauma Team – BlackDoctor
Black surgeons remain significantly underrepresented in medicine today. While Black individuals make up 13.4 percent of the U.S. population, they…
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Understanding Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccines – BlackDoctor
Photo by Chad Populis Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. There are over 100 different…
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R&B’s Jazmine Sullivan’s Shocking 50-Pound Weight Loss – BlackDoctor
Award-winning R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan has sparked conversation in recent years with her noticeably slimmer appearance. While some fans speculated…
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ASCO 2026 Highlights: How New Research is Improving Life with Prostate Cancer – BlackDoctor
The 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brought some very encouraging news for the prostate cancer community.…
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An Optometrist Explains: Meet Dr. Ansel Johnson – BlackDoctor
In this video, Dr. Ansel Johnson shares his journey into optometry and explains why eye care is about much more…
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ASCO 2026 Highlights: Why Mental Health Support Belongs in Every Cancer Care Plan – BlackDoctor
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Beyond the physical treatment, it brings a heavy load of stress, anxiety, and new daily…
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“I Thought I Was Just Tired”: Small Lupus Symptoms That Slowly Add Up – BlackDoctor
For many people living with lupus, the disease does not begin with one dramatic moment. It starts quietly. A little…
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ASCO 2026 Highlights: What Patients and Families Need to Know About ALK-Positive Lung Cancer – BlackDoctor
At the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, a panel discussed the experiences of people living with…
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“Hidden” Symptoms: Black Women’s Higher Stroke Risk Demands Vigilance – BlackDoctor
Black women are at a higher risk of stroke at a younger age than white women. High blood pressure, diabetes,…
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