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November 20, 2024

Prostate cancer remains a significant health threat for Black men in the United States. Disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and survival…

Living with Asthma

When Should You See an Asthma Specialist?

Jason Henderson, BDO Staff Writer

November 20, 2024

Among Americans with severe asthma, a condition that disproportionately affects Blacks, less than half see a specialist to manage their…

Living with Diabetes

Healing in the Kitchen: Recipes for Diabetes Control

Dr. Patrick Thompson

November 20, 2024

In the realm of managing diabetes, the kitchen is not merely a place of culinary creativity but a haven for…

General Health

Power Of Posture: Change How You Sit & Stand For Success

Jasmine Browley

November 20, 2024

Raise your hand if you have terrible posture. Yeah, me too. Don’t feel bad, we’re not alone. According to the…

Cholesterol

8 Natural Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol

Tia Muhammad

November 20, 2024

When your doctor sits you down to explain that your cholesterol levels are high, your mind might ask: What does…

Kidney Disease

How Medicare Could Put Kidney Patients at Risk in 2025 and Beyond…

Jade Curtis

November 20, 2024

Kidney failure is a life-altering condition affecting approximately 800,000 Americans, forcing over 550,000 of them to depend on dialysis…

General Health

Post-Election Racist Texts Targeting Black People: What We Know So Far

Issac Morgan

November 19, 2024

The day after the 2024 presidential election, an onslaught of racist messages targeted Black people across the nation, flooding their…

Diabetic Macular Edema

‘I Can See Again’: How I Found Courage to Fight Diabetes and DME

Jasmine Smith

November 19, 2024

Managing Type 2 diabetes is a vital step in maintaining overall health, as the condition can lead to serious complications…

Vaginal Atrophy

Which Vaginal Dryness Treatment is Right For You?

Karen Heslop

November 19, 2024

Statistics show that almost 17 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 50 experience vaginal dryness at some…

Clinical Trials

Addressing Medical Mistrust Regarding Black Clinical Trial Participation

Taylyn Harmon

November 19, 2024

Medical mistrust remains a significant barrier to clinical trial participation among Black Americans. In a recent discussion with BDO's clinical…

Endometriosis

What To Expect From A Pelvic Exam

Karen Heslop

November 19, 2024

Generally, doctors recommend that women over the age of 21 get an annual pelvic exam. When you’re dealing with endometriosis,…

Sleep Disorders

5 Breathing Exercises That Guarantee a Better Night’s Sleep

Ty McDuffey

November 19, 2024

If falling asleep feels like a nightly battle, you’re far from alone. According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), insomnia…

Family Caregiver

How To Balance Your Loved One’s Needs With Your Own

Derrick Lane

November 19, 2024

Caregiving is nothing new to the Black community. In fact, Black Americans are more likely than other racial and ethnic…

Clinical Trials

This Clinical Trial Tested Eye Drops to Prevent Cataracts

Taylyn Harmon

November 18, 2024

A revolutionary breakthrough in cataract treatment is on the horizon, with the emergence of C-KAD, a new eye drop therapy.…

Stroke

Hidden Hazards: Unique Stroke Triggers in Black Women’s Lives

Marcie McClellan Dumolga

November 18, 2024

Stroke, the silent assassin, strikes without warning, forever altering lives in its path. For Black women, the threat is especially…

Skin Problems

How To Take Care Of Sensitive Black Skin During Fall

Karen Heslop

November 18, 2024

As the temperature falls, you must pay attention to more than keeping warm. If you have sensitive skin, this is…

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