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Health + Wellness
How I Faced a Rare Kidney Disease in High School and Came Out Stronger
Photo courtesy of the American Kidney Fund As a 17-year-old high school student, Emani McConnell-Brent never expected to face a…
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8 Diseases That Can Occur In Black People with Crohn’s Disease
Despite the evidence to the contrary, many doctors still believe that Black Americans don’t develop digestive issues as often as…
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Meet the Black Entrepreneur Using AI to Help People With Kidney Disease
Meet Dr. Ikenna Okezie, the mastermind behind Somatus, a Black-owned healthcare company based in Northern Virginia that is revolutionizing kidney…
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The Day My Shoes Didn’t Fit: The Path to a Rare Disease Diagnosis
Photo courtesy of Kheesa Several months before Kheesa realized that she needed to go to the doctor, she recalls one…
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How to Manage Chronic Disease in Extremely Cold Weather
As temperatures drop, it’s essential to prepare for the potential health risks that come with cold weather. Whether you’re facing…
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7 Ways Low Blood Pressure Prevents Kidney Disease
Although High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease are two separate health conditions, there is a direct link between them. As…
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It’s Not Too Late! 7 Ways to Reverse Heart Disease
If you have coronary artery disease, take heart. Although heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United…
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7 Essential Tips for Managing Colds and Flu with Crohn’s Disease
Dealing with Crohn’s Disease is challenging on its own, and when the flu or a cold strikes, managing symptoms becomes…
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8 Essential Tests You Need to Stay on Top of Chronic Liver Disease
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with chronic liver disease (CLD), we want you to know that you’re not alone in…
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Managing Pregnancy For Sisters With Chronic Liver Disease
If you’re planning to have a family while living with chronic liver disease, there’s a lot you need to know.…
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