BlackDoctor Resource Library

This educational guide, titled “Brothers, Check In: Protecting Black Men from Prostate Cancer,” highlights that Black men are disproportionately affected by the disease—facing a 70% higher diagnosis rate and double the mortality rate compared to white men. The document details the biological stages, symptoms, and diagnosis methods of prostate cancer, noting that it often presents no early symptoms but can be detected through PSA blood tests and digital rectal exams. It explores the complex reasons behind these disparities, citing genetic risk factors unique to African ancestry, systemic healthcare inequities, and community stigmas that hinder early testing. Additionally, it outlines traditional and emerging treatment options—such as surgery, hormone therapy, and targeted precision medicine—while addressing the critical underrepresentation of Black men in clinical trials. Ultimately, the guide offers actionable advice on risk reduction through lifestyle changes, managing post-treatment physical and emotional side effects, and leveraging support networks. It concludes with a strong call to action for Black men to begin regular screenings in their 40s and to advocate for health equity within their families and communities.

The Diabetes Food Guide highlights simple, practical ways to prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes through nutrition and lifestyle. It emphasizes balanced eating with the “Plate Method,” incorporating nutrient-rich foods like beans, greens, whole grains, and fish. The guide recommends using herbs, spices, and condiments wisely for flavor without excess calories or sugar, and choosing lean proteins for better glucose control. Overall, it promotes healthy habits, portion awareness, and active living to reduce diabetes risk and improve long-term health .

Diabetes is a serious and extremely common chronic disease in the black community. So how can you lower your risk, prevent, or manage Type 2 diabetes? It can be as easy as making simple lifestyle changes.

Caring for You, Too: A Wellness Workbook for Caregivers is a comprehensive self-care resource from BlackDoctor.org designed to support caregivers in maintaining their own wellbeing while caring for loved ones. This workbook provides practical tools including weekly check-ins to track your emotional state and reflect on challenges, a care team planner to organize medical information and build your support network, and a self-care toolkit with activities for mind, body, and spirit—from journaling and stretching to meditation and guilt-free rest. With daily planning pages to balance caregiving tasks with personal wellness goals, this workbook reminds you that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. You are not alone, and you deserve care too.

This is a comprehensive breast health guide specifically designed for Black women, addressing the stark disparities in breast cancer outcomes where Black women have 8% lower incidence but 41% higher mortality compared to White women. The guide covers risk factors, prevention strategies, early detection methods, treatment options, and provides practical advocacy tools to help Black women navigate healthcare systems and demand equitable care. It emphasizes the importance of timely screening (mammograms starting at age 40), understanding family history and genetic risks, and being proactive about seeking second opinions and guideline-based treatment. The resource also includes mental health support, community resources, and actionable steps like asking doctors specific questions about treatment plans and clinical trial eligibility.

The Lupus Journey: Navigating Life as a Black Lupus Warrior is a comprehensive guide addressing the disproportionate impact of lupus on Black Americans, who are three times more likely to develop this chronic autoimmune disease. Black women face the highest risk, with 1 in 250 being diagnosed, often experiencing more severe symptoms and delayed diagnosis compared to other groups. This resource provides essential information on recognizing symptoms, managing daily life with lupus, navigating healthcare inequities, and building resilience. The guide emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, self-advocacy, and community support in living well with lupus.

Developed by 30 diverse health equity experts, ‘An Action Guide to Disrupt Inequitable Health Outcomes’ is a community-developed tool providing case studies, actionable steps and practical resources for organizations seeking to drive health equity. The Guide focuses on key pillars across healthcare, including:

• 1) Healthcare Facilities and Delivery
• 2) Workforce Pathways
• 3) Research and Data
• 4) Policy

Far too many people associate PD with physical symptoms and old age when in reality it’s much more than that and it’s affecting more people than just the elderly, especially in the black community. This e-book provides all the information you need to understand and live a better life with PD.

Whether you’re on a mission to shave off a few pounds or make a complete weight loss transformation, understanding your body, changing bad habits, and strategizing how to attack your goal is essential in your weight loss journey! This e-book provides you with everything you need to successfully achieve your weight loss goals!

The C-Word: Whether you are a patient or loved one, receiving a cancer diagnosis can leave you with a million questions. In this book, you’ll find questions you should be asking your doctor, coping techniques, planning assistance, and more. You can use this book as a guide for your journey and conversation starter for those nearest you.

From squats to lunges to leg lifts, there are so many different ways to build the perfect butt, but The Booty Book has a proven butt-busting routine to help you get the bootylicious results you’re looking for in less time!

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with Sickle Cell Disease for years, now’s a great time to create lifestyle habits that will do their part in helping you control sickle cell pain, maintain your health, and prevent crises.

Everyone in search of love questions themselves, their tactics, and if THEY are at fault for not finding it. At times we are at fault, but it may not be attributed to shallow reasons often assumed to be problem. If you don’t know your worth, then you cannot expect anyone else to.

For some women, hot flashes are little more than a nuisance, an occasional passing sensation of warmth. Others experience intense waves of heat that come on out of the blue, leaving them drenched in sweat. This handbook offers helpful actions to take into consideration when a friend or loved one is experiencing a hot flash.

Receiving a Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer diagnosis can leave you with a lot of questions. Arm yourself with all the information you need to properly navigate your diagnosis, receive the best treatment, live and your best life with GE.

Fibroids are becoming more and more common among black women, and unfortunately, not many black women know what they are, how to recognize when they have them, or what to do if they get diagnosed. This fact book is here to change all of that and provide Black women with better outcomes.

15 healthy and delicious recipes that everyone can enjoy!

It’s time we started loving the man, or woman, in the mirror. Take advantage of these self-loving ways to improve your self-esteem.

Vitamins and supplements are a simple and easy way to improve your health, here are 10 essential supplements to take your health from good to great!

Do you know the 10 deadliest health conditions for Black Americans? You may be at risk…

Every Black man should have at least a general, working knowledge of prostate cancer, and for stark reasons. Black men in the United States are 1.8 times more likely to receive a prostate cancer diagnosis (as compared to white men), and they are 2.2 times more likely to die from it.