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
Colds and Flu
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
13 Foods With More Vitamin C Than Oranges
We hate to break it to you, but colds and the flu come and go in all seasons (including summer). You know what that means, right? Time to ... Read More
Q&A: What Are The Risks Of Getting A Flu Shot?
Q: What are the risks of getting a flu shot? - D. Phillips Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: The first thing to know is ... Read More
3 Foods To Fight A Cold Before It Starts
This cold and flu season, try reaching for relief in your refrigerator instead of the medicine cabinet! Even better than getting over a cold ... Read More
Catching This Is More Likely Than Catching Ebola
With more than 4,000 deaths in West Africa, and the first official death of a U.S. patient less than two weeks ago, how real is the threat ... Read More
Celebrations and Shouts: Texas Nurse Now Free of Ebola Virus!
Ebola is now undetectable in Texas nurse Amber Vinson's body, and she has been approved to leave isolation at Emory University Hospital in ... Read More
Winter Advisory: Why Common Cold May Trigger Asthma Attacks
According to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, 44,000 people have an asthma attack every day in the U.S. For African ... Read More
Top 10 States With The Flu
It's that time of the season again: FLU season! Yuck! Runny noses, coughing, sneezing, etc. But there are certain areas of the country that ... Read More
The Healing Shower
Hanging eucalyptus in your shower has many benefits. From being an anti-inflammatory to sinus decongestant, there are many healthy reasons ... Read More
The Healthy Handshake
A nice firm handshake has long been a mark of good manners, but there’s a drawback: germs--a lot of them actually.But have no fear, the fist ... Read More
Healthy After Dark
It may be hard to believe, but there is something even better than chocolate: dark chocolate! Dark chocolate is packed with fiber, ... Read More