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Life often takes us down unexpected paths. For me, a personal tragedy shaped my journey toward becoming a cancer epidemiologist.
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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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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to most adult men and women. It does...
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A widely used anti-anxiety medication has recently made headlines across the United States—not because of a breakthrough, but because of a recall.
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“What is going on?” I asked, my eyes welling with tears. I had just set my phone down in exasperation, my stomach knotted, after...
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A new COVID-19 variant—nicknamed the “Cicada” variant—is gaining attention among health experts worldwide. While it’s not currently considered a major public health emergency, its...
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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), approximately 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in...
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When you’re navigating breast cancer survivorship, the last thing on your mind is probably your bones.
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While the standard age to begin mammograms is generally set at 40, a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t account for individual biology and...
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Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding...
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By Jason HendersonBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ You’ve made it through many of the hard choices in your breast cancer treatment, only to confront another major one: whether...
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Black Maternal Health Week is observed every year from April 11 through 17. It’s not a health observance in the traditional sense — it’s...
