BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect

February 20, 2026

Today, Kwincy Lassiter is a 25-year-old Arizona State University student enjoying a second chance at life. However, the first 16…

Hidden Black History

Hidden Black History: The First Open-Heart Surgeon Was Black

Karen Heslop

February 20, 2026

Up to the late 1800s, many doctors believed that an injury to the heart was too complex to treat. As…

Healthy Aging

Why Bedroom Temperature Matters More for Sleep as We Age

Jason Henderson, BDO Staff Writer

February 20, 2026

The "cool side of the pillow" isn't just a metaphor for comfort; for decades, it’s been the gold standard for…

Breast Cancer Learning Center

4 Non-Surgical Treatments for HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer

Jessica Daniels, BDO Staff Writer

February 20, 2026

Receiving a diagnosis of HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer that is either metastatic (has spread to other organs) or locally…

General Health

AI Is Already in the Exam Room But Bias Might Be, Too

Dominique Lambright

February 20, 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in medicine. It is already in exam rooms, hospitals, insurance systems, and…

Clinical Trials

How At-Home Clinical Trials Could Increase Participation Among Black Americans

Tamieka Welsh

February 20, 2026

If you’ve ever looked into participating in a clinical trial, you might’ve discovered the process isn’t always simple. It often…

General Health

Allyson Felix on Fighting Mom Guilt: “We Have to Fill Our Own Cup”

Jasmine Smith

February 19, 2026

Five-time Olympian track star Allyson Felix is no stranger to fighting for the causes she believes in. When she was…

Hidden Black History

Hidden Black History: 3000 BC Imhotep A Learned Black Physician

Dominique Lambright

February 19, 2026

Imhotep was one of the most revered figures in Ancient Egyptian history, not only because he was a pharaoh. He…

Sleep Disorders

New Sleep Apnea Treatment Could be Life-Changing

Karen Heslop

February 19, 2026

Studies show that over 30 million Americans are living with sleep apnea. Worse yet, another 24 million Americans may not…

Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Beyond Fear: How I Became a Detective for My Own Breast Cancer Treatment

Taylyn Washington-Harmon

February 19, 2026

My journey with cancer has been a long and difficult one, but it ultimately led me to my calling as…

Fitness

No Gym? No Problem. Try These High-Intensity Micro-Workouts

Evan Bollinger

February 19, 2026

You’ve probably seen infomercials and advertisements for amazing exercise routines and lifestyles that can completely revolutionize your fitness. Only one…

Clinical Trials

Could Overnight Fasting While You Sleep Be the Key to Improved Heart Health?

Marie Bentley

February 19, 2026

A recent study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine examined how aligning overnight fasting with natural sleep cycles may…

Clinical Trials

Cancer Recovery and Diet: Are Ultra-Processed Foods Hurting Survival?

Team BlackDoctor.org

February 18, 2026

A new study found that people who ate more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) after a cancer diagnosis were less likely to…

Heart Attack

“I Had Every Symptom”—But Didn’t Know I Was Having a Heart Attack

Jasmine Smith

February 18, 2026

Shanelle Dawes was in the middle of training for a half-marathon, having spent several months walking intervals to prepare for…

Obesity

What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Patches

Karen Heslop

February 18, 2026

There’s been a lot of buzz around the use of GLP-1 agonists for the past couple of years when it…

Deep Vein Thrombosis

7 Symptoms of Blood Clot in Leg (You Might Not Know)

Derrick Lane

February 18, 2026

Symptoms of blood clot in leg refer to warning signs that a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be forming. These…

Happy Black History Month!

Will TrumpRx Actually Lower Drug Costs? A Pharmacist Explains What You Should Know

Stars Go ‘Blue’ for Prostate Cancer at 10th Anniversary of Blue Jacket Fashion Show in NYC

Be Prepared for Snow and Freezing Temps with These Tips

The Secret to Weight Loss in Your 30s, 40s and 50s

Today’s Top Stories

I Spent 16 Years in Pain. Now I’m Living Sickle Cell–Free.

Hidden Black History: The First Open-Heart Surgeon Was Black

Why Bedroom Temperature Matters More for Sleep as We Age

4 Non-Surgical Treatments for HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer

AI Is Already in the Exam Room But Bias Might Be, Too

How At-Home Clinical Trials Could Increase Participation Among Black Americans

Allyson Felix on Fighting Mom Guilt: “We Have to Fill Our Own Cup”

Hidden Black History: 3000 BC Imhotep A Learned Black Physician

New Sleep Apnea Treatment Could be Life-Changing

Beyond Fear: How I Became a Detective for My Own Breast Cancer Treatment

No Gym? No Problem. Try These High-Intensity Micro-Workouts

Could Overnight Fasting While You Sleep Be the Key to Improved Heart Health?

Cancer Recovery and Diet: Are Ultra-Processed Foods Hurting Survival?

“I Had Every Symptom”—But Didn’t Know I Was Having a Heart Attack

What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Patches

7 Symptoms of Blood Clot in Leg (You Might Not Know)

Caring for You, Too - Caregiver Workbook

7 Symptoms of Blood Clot in Leg (You Might Not Know)

4 Non-Surgical Treatments for HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer

Hidden Black History: Africa Wasn’t Originally Named “Africa”

15 Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials

Hidden Black History: The First Open-Heart Surgeon Was Black

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Connect With Us

Resource Centers

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Happy Black History Month!

Today’s Top Stories

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Connect With Us

Resource Centers