With December upon us, it’s more than a nip in the air that you might notice. People clearing their scratchy throats or turning away with a ... Read More
Colds and Flu
Are You Overusing Antibiotics?
Overuse of antibiotics is one of the main causes of antibiotic resistance, a major public health threat in the United ... Read More
Worse Than Flu: Protecting Your Baby This Season From RSV
Coming down with the flu this season may not be the worst thing to expect, especially if you care for a small child or elderly adult. ... Read More
A Simple ‘Solution’ To Kill Germs At The Gym
Pop quiz: What does your gym’s Zumba class, cardio equipment, free weights and yoga mats all have in common – besides being great ways to ... Read More
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
