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“I Thought It Was Food Poisoning”: How One Artist’s Cancer Diagnosis Turned Into a Movement – BlackDoctor
Colorectal cancer has emerged as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under 50. It is a sobering statistic…
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What’s Keeping Black People From Participating in Clinical Trials? – BlackDoctor
Without greater participation from Black Americans in clinical trials, researchers will continue to struggle to fully understand why certain diseases…
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Legendary Showtime at the Apollo Co-Host Passes Away at 74 – BlackDoctor
Kiki Shephard, the co-host of the legendary long-running music show, Showtime at the Apollo, died after suffering a ‘massive’ and ‘completely unexpected’…
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‘Warrior’ Influencer Passes Away At 23 After Health Battle – BlackDoctor
Beloved influencer Carolina Reyes, best known as ‘Carol The Warrior,’ on social media, has passed away from cancer. She was…
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A Simple Blood Test May Reveal Dementia Risk Decades Early – BlackDoctor
Credit: MoMo Productions For decades, the standard approach to dementia has been reactive—treating symptoms only after they begin to disrupt…
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The Rising Cost of Bottled Water: Is Clean Water Becoming a Luxury? – BlackDoctor
Photo by MART PRODUCTION With bottled water everywhere, it has never been easier to drink more water. But does ease…
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Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy – BlackDoctor
Photo by RDNE Stock project For years, the standard advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy was simple: rest. The toll of…
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20 Black Women Who Redefined What Health Means – BlackDoctor
In honor of Women’s History month, this celebrates the cultural figures – writers, artists, activists, athletes, etc – who shifted…
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Can AI Help You Invest? – BlackDoctor
Photo by Hanna Pad Though artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades, it has made significant advances in the…
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The MS Hug: When Your Body Feels Like It’s Squeezing You – BlackDoctor
Photo by Kindel Media For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), symptoms can be unpredictable, confusing, and sometimes frightening. One…
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