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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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By Katia HetterThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ Mumps is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus. It primarily affects the salivary glands. Measles is not the...
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By BlackDoctor EditorsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ The conversation around high blood pressure could not be more urgent, especially in the African-American community. According to the Centers for Disease...
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By Kweli I. WrightBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ If you’ve been comparing tirzepatide vs semaglutide and hearing names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound everywhere, you’re not alone. It may...
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By Kweli I. WrightBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Lemon balm tea is a calming herbal tea made from the leaves of Melissa officinalis. People sip it to reduce stress, improve...
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By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Philadelphia Tribune https://www.phillytrib.com/ Obstetrician Jeanne Conry has long paid attention to the “1,300-day window”— the months before conception through...
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By BlackDoctor EditorBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Understanding essential thrombocythemia Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare type of blood disorder in which a person’s bone marrow makes too...
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By BlackDoctor EditorsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ When images of war, violence, and tragedy dominate your newsfeed, it can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re already navigating everyday stress. These...
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By Marcus WilliamsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Have you ever noticed that your cough intensifies once you lie down? Or that your fever spikes after sunset? Perhaps your...
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By Derrick LaneBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ I started teaching erotic dance for women because I saw the impact that it had on my own life. I had...
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By Dominique Lambright BlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ Being overweight doesn’t bother a lot of Black males. Compared to cancer or heart disease, it is hardly a...
