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Colds and Flu
How To Tell If It Is a Cold, Flu or Pneumonia
In this informative Q&A session, Dr. Kandie Tate answers some of our most reader requested health questions. "What is the difference ... Read More
Q&A: What’s The Remedy For Severe Flu?
Q: What is the remedy for severe flu? - D. I. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Without knowing exactly what is ... Read More
Q&A: For A Cough That Won’t Go Away, The Best Remedy Is…?
Q: What are remedies to treat a persistent cough from a cold? - E. G. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Coughs caused by ... Read More
Q&A: What’s The Difference Between An Earache & An Ear Infection?
Q: Can a cold cause ear pain? What's the difference between an earache and an infection? - G.S. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: ... Read More
Workplace Cold & Flu Tips To Protect Your Sick Days
We’re in the dead of winter. You know what that means, right? Dry skin, snow storms, ice-cold temperatures, and germs – lots of them! And ... Read More
Q&A: Is Pneumonia More Serious Than The Flu?
Q: Is pneumonia more serious than the flu? C.S. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Pneumonia is often the ... Read More
5 Reasons You Need To Know About Oil Of Oregano
This cold and flu season, there's an old natural remedy that's getting some new attention: oil of oregano. With more than 40 different types ... Read More
HIV/AIDS & Flu: What You Need To Know
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). HIV kills or damages cells in the ... Read More
The Showdown: Hand Dryers Vs. Paper Towels
With 80% of infectious diseases being spread by our hands, it's clear that washing them is important. But when it comes to drying our hands, ... Read More
FB Chat Exclusive: The ‘DivaMD’ Answers Your Cold & Flu Questions
There's nothing worse than a cold or the flu than having a cold or flu during the summer! But have no fear, BlackDoctor.org has all the ... Read More
Flu Shot Vs. FluMist: Which Is Better For Your Child?
Each year, many children get sick with the flu; some are hospitalized and some die. Young children are the most likely to get sick with the ... Read More