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Winter can impact mental health in subtle ways. Understand what’s normal—and when to seek support to become more aware but not alarmed.
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Let’s be real — the voices we trust matter. Especially when it comes to our health, our wellness, and how we show up for...
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood effectively. It...
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By Jasmine SmithBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Rialton Reid: Growing Up with Sickle Cell Disease Rialton will be sharing his story on BlackDoctor’s “State of Sickle Cell Disease: Transition from...
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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The battles over the Affordable Care Act were never only about policy or the price of insurance. They were never simply...
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‘You eat too much’ and ‘you’ve got herpes’ are ways ill-informed doctors have misdiagnosed Black women’s symptoms. Plus: 5 ways to access better care....
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‘My belly just got very large, and it felt hard’ recalls one sister about a sleepless, stressful time. But she lost 60 pounds in...
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By Evan BollingerBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ The human thyroid is a powerful organ, greatly affecting many of the cells in your body and helping to provide the...
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By Jasmine SmithBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ For millions of families, the final stage of a loved one’s illness is one of the most heartbreaking and confusing periods...
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By Ty McDuffeyBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Diet and lifestyle modifications can have a favorable effect on your gut health. Here are 10 evidence-based ways on how to improve...
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By Ruthie HawkinsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Can you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks in a weight loss challenge? The short answer to this question is yes!...
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By Dr. Miranda Ward Ed.D, MPH BlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ We asked minoritized patients how they would feel if their doctor offered them an HIV test...
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By Evan BollingerBlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ Itchy skin is a problem we all have to endure, from time to time. Although not always long-lasting, it can...
