Former Beauty Pageant Winner Battles Rare Cancer
Throughout her year of service, pageant contestant and former Miss North Carolina 2024 Carrie Everett touched countless lives across the…
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Giving Blood, Giving Back: How Students Can Save Lives
On campus, we talk a lot about unity and pride. Giving blood is one of the most direct ways to…
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Flu Prevention 101: 4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
The flu, a contagious respiratory illness, can affect anyone. Every year, millions of people get sick, and while many recover,…
Easy Food Swaps to Lower High Cholesterol
Being cholesterol-savvy and lowering your cholesterol do not have to mean a lifestyle change that is full of restrictions. Instead,…
How to Spot Wellness Misinformation Online
The internet is overflowing with wellness trends, viral health hacks, and so-called “natural” solutions—often marketed as quick fixes for everything…
6 Conditions HS Pretends to Be
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, and for long-time sufferers, it’s the kind of condition that can…
My Story: “My Doctor Said ‘Don’t Eat Anything White'”
“Don’t eat anything white.” That was the advice Caroline Jhingory received from her doctor a little over ten years ago.…
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Psyllium Husk, Chia Seeds, or Oats: Which Fiber Booster Is Right for You?
Choosing the right fiber source can significantly impact digestion, gut health, blood sugar, heart health, and even weight management. Let’s…
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Black Men & Heart Disease: What You NEED to Know
Heart disease. The words themselves can send a chill, and for good reason. It remains the number one killer, a…
6 Jobs That Can Cause Depression
You hate your job, right? Well, you only have it really bad if you're employed in one of these occupations,…
ATTR-CM: Understanding This Rare But Serious Condition
If you haven’t heard of ATTR-CM before, you’re not alone. A rare disease with potentially fatal consequences, ATTR refers to…
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Could 3D Body Scanning Predict Common Pregnancy Complications?
Advances in imaging and modeling technology are opening promising new frontiers in prenatal care. Could 3D body scanning provide earlier,…
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A Geriatrician Explains: How to Avoid Common Medication Errors
Worried about the dangers of medication errors in our communities? For too many older adults and their caregivers, confusion over…
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Think Cabbage Is Bland? These Recipes Will Change Your Mind
For most people, just the thought of eating cabbage brings up images of a flavorless meal. These days, though, nothing…
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Constipation Medication May Offer Breakthrough Treatment for Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that must be managed to avoid kidney failure. Constipation is one complication…
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Blitz the Barriers ATL: Photos Gallery
This September, during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, BlackDoctor.org joined ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO), Novartis, and Morehouse School of Medicine,…
