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Why HBCUs May Be Better for Black Students, According to Science – BlackDoctor
Recent studies suggest that where you go to college can shape more than your career. It may also affect your…
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Living With FSGS: 5 Daily Habits That Can Help Protect Your Kidneys – BlackDoctor
Being diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) can feel overwhelming at first. It’s a condition that affects the tiny filtering…
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“It’s Not Just a Boil”: What People With HS Wish Doctors Took Seriously – BlackDoctor
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is often described clinically as a chronic inflammatory skin disease. But for the people living with it,…
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Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth, Always Tired: Living With Sjogren’s Day to Day – BlackDoctor
Some conditions are visible. Others are quietly lived—hour by hour, sip by sip, blink by blink. Sjögren’s is one of…
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5 Reasons to Add Kemetic Yoga to Your Exercise Routine – BlackDoctor
Yoga is well known for having multiple physical and mental health benefits. However, the type of yoga you choose may…
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Getting to the Root: What Your Hair Could Be Saying About Your Health – BlackDoctor
If you’re like many Black women, your hair may reflect your personality and creativity. Your crown evolves with your lifestyle…
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Nick Cannon On Lupus: “People Don’t Know Until It’s Too Late” – BlackDoctor
Your immune system is designed to defend your body against foreign invaders such as germs, bacteria, viruses, toxins, and more. …
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An Allergist Explains: How My Grandfather’s Fight With Asthma Shaped My Mission – BlackDoctor
Board-certified allergist and asthma specialist Dr. James Thompson shares how his grandfather’s battle with asthma inspired his decades-long career treating…
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7 STD Symptoms that are Worse at Night – BlackDoctor
For many people, nighttime can bring an uncomfortable shift in how certain health symptoms feel. While sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)…
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Losing Weight? Here Are 5 Reasons to Keep Your Muscle – BlackDoctor
When you look at LeBron James or Venus Williams, what do you see? Not only are they incredible athletes who…
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