Dr. Odetta Okafor is an expert in the treatment of diabetes. Dr. Okafor completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and … [Read more...] about Odetta Okafor, MD
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Newborn Precautions
Q: What precautions should I take when caring for my newborn? A: 1. Recognize that you are often tired and may feel overwhelmed after the … [Read more...] about Newborn Precautions
Michal A. Young, M.D. FAAP
Dr. Young is currently an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Howard University College of Medicine, Interim Chairman of the Department of … [Read more...] about Michal A. Young, M.D. FAAP
Q&A: HIV Vaccine
Q: HIV has been around for a while now. Why isn’t there a vaccine yet? A: Good question, not an easy answer. First of all, in the scheme … [Read more...] about Q&A: HIV Vaccine
Keith Crawford, MD
Dr. Keith Crawford is currently the Chief of Public Health Research for the U.S. Military HIV Research Program. In this capacity, he … [Read more...] about Keith Crawford, MD
Tips For Colon Cancer Prevention
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Screening for colon cancer is a very important prevention factor. Some colon cancers develop from benign polyps. … [Read more...] about Tips For Colon Cancer Prevention
New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screening For Blacks
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Cancer of the colon or rectum is the third most common type of cancer in African American men and the second most … [Read more...] about New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screening For Blacks
Natural Remedies For Colon Cancer
The key ingredient in fighting any disease is catching it early, including colorectal cancer. Studies show that diet and lifestyle changes … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Colon Cancer
Blacks Are Less Likely To Get Colonoscopies
While blacks who have an increased chance of developing colon cancer continue to lag behind their white counterparts in colonoscopy rates, … [Read more...] about Blacks Are Less Likely To Get Colonoscopies
Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
(HealthDay News) -- Here's the latest word on whether a diet rich in fiber helps prevent cancer of the colon and rectum: Probably … [Read more...] about Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
African-Americans And Colon Cancer
New guidelines suggest that African-Americans need an earlier visit to the doctor to screen for colon cancer. The American College … [Read more...] about African-Americans And Colon Cancer
The Flu
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The most familiar aspect of the flu is the way it … [Read more...] about The Flu