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Fighting For The Breast Cancer Care You Need During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new challenge for those battling breast cancer today. This hydra-headed challenge manifests

Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What Black Women Need To Know

Anyone can get triple-negative breast cancer, however, African-American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at

7 Things You Can Do To Prevent Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African-American women. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths

Survivor Stories: Overcoming Breast Cancer With Ricki Fairley (Video)

Breaking the Myths of Breast Cancer with Dr. Lisa Newman

There are unfortunately some very dangerous myths that persist in the general population that have caused and that continue

Food & Drink

8 Healthy Delicious Halloween Treats!

Tia Muhammad

October 27, 2020

Halloween is here and what better time than now to satisfy your sweet tooth? Whoever said Halloween treats can’t be sweet, safe, and healthy too? Instead of upping your chances of toothaches, sugar rushes, and high…

Hair Care

The Secret to Growing Long, Healthy Hair

Jade Curtis

October 27, 2020

We are all aware of the many health benefits Biotin and Keratin have for our bodies. In fact, when most people think about growing their hair, strengthening their nails, and improving their skin, they often turn…

Relationships

Six Ways to Spot a Pathological Liar…Instantly!

Jasmine Browley

October 27, 2020

Most of us have been there. You’re communicating with someone who seems to live another world, saying things that sound extremely exaggerated and false. But, you can’t quite put your finger on what or who they…

Weight Loss

How Much Protein Do Women Really Need Each Day?

Jaena Mebane

October 27, 2020

How important is protein for women and how much do we need? First, things first. Protein is essential to not only build muscle but to develop and maintain healthy bones, skin, and hair. It also makes…

Celebrity News

Jamie Foxx’s Sister, Deondra Dixon, Dies at 36: “She was the Real Star”

T R Causay

October 27, 2020

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx revealed devastating news on Instagram on Monday. The actor shared a black and white photo of himself with his sister, Deondra Dixon, announcing that she had passed away. Sources say she died…

General Health

Think You’re Eating Healthy? You Could Get Sick From These

Constance Brown-Riggs

October 27, 2020

You decide to take better care of yourself and eat a healthier diet. You load your refrigerator with a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, only to hear about a recall on contaminated romaine lettuce. Sound…

Fitness

Can Your Blood Type Determine Your Fitness Regimen?

Jasmine Browley

October 27, 2020

We all know the importance of customizing our workouts to fit our fitness level and, if you’re a gym rat, you’ve probably even taken a quiz or two that boasts helping to find the perfect exercises…

COVID-19

BDO Survey: Blacks Reveal Why They Would Take the Vaccine

Ellis Dean

October 27, 2020

NEWS PROVIDED BY BlackDoctor.org Oct 26, 2020, 17:26 ET CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey on BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness site for Black Americans, revealed the reasons why Black people would take…

Weight Loss

Busta Rhymes shows off Incredible Weight Loss: “I’m Only Here to Inspire!”

Barry Anderson

October 26, 2020

Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, best known for his infectious lyrics and energy when on the mic, started out as a thin, lanky rapper with the crew Leaders of New School. As the years went by, his…

Mens Health

Got Erectile Dysfunction? Try Shock Therapy

Keith Carlson

October 26, 2020

Erectile dysfunction (or ED) is a common problem among a considerable percentage of older men, and one that can be quite difficult for those suffering from the condition, as well as their intimate partners. The inability…