While popular obesity and type 2 diabetes medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have continued to grow in demand and usage across the ... Read More
Health Conditions
A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened
Lying on top of an operating room table with his chest exposed, Larry Black Jr. was moments away from having his organs harvested when a ... Read More
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Treatments That Could Transform Your Body
For so many of us, the journey with our bodies is personal. It's layered. It's emotional. It's not just about numbers on a scale — it's ... Read More
No Smoke, Just Facts Recap: BlackDoctor and Morehouse College Talk Smoking and Lung Cancer
On Tuesday, September 24, BlackDoctor partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to host No Smoke, Just Facts, a powerful half-day event ... Read More
Genetics Aren’t Just Killing Black Men With Prostate Cancer, Poor Healthcare Is
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open looked at the genetic differences in prostate cancer between races. Researchers used data from ... Read More
Need a Prostate Exam? Here’s What to Expect
If you're 50 or older, it’s time to talk to your doctor about whether you should get a prostate exam. Sure, the idea of it can feel ... Read More
5 Foods that Help Prevent Blood Clots
Blood clots are made of proteins, platelets, and other cells in the blood that thicken and stick together. When you cut yourself, a blood ... Read More
Flu Prevention 101: 4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
The flu, a contagious respiratory illness, can affect anyone. Every year, millions of people get sick, and while many recover, others face ... Read More
Easy Food Swaps to Lower High Cholesterol
Being cholesterol-savvy and lowering your cholesterol do not have to mean a lifestyle change that is full of restrictions. Instead, with a ... Read More
Psyllium Husk, Chia Seeds, or Oats: Which Fiber Booster Is Right for You?
Choosing the right fiber source can significantly impact digestion, gut health, blood sugar, heart health, and even weight management. Let’s ... Read More
Black Men & Heart Disease: What You NEED to Know
Heart disease. The words themselves can send a chill, and for good reason. It remains the number one killer, a stark reality brought into ... Read More
6 Jobs That Can Cause Depression
You hate your job, right? Well, you only have it really bad if you're employed in one of these occupations, since these are the jobs most ... Read More
