Despite the evidence to the contrary, many doctors still believe that Black Americans don’t develop digestive issues as often as other ... Read More
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6 Myths About Clinical Trials That Are Keeping Us Out of Them
Clinical trials help doctors and researchers find new ways to treat diseases. They can also offer patients a chance to try a potential ... Read More
Alone or Lonely: When Solitude Becomes Unhealthy
Life brings its ups and downs. When my father passed away last year, I needed some time alone…apart from courteous “How’re you doings” and ... Read More
“No More ‘Do It Later'”: Deondre Williams on Life After Colon Cancer
Deondre Williams is a shining example of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. As a survivor of colon cancer, he has not only ... Read More
The 4 Stages of Clinical Trials And What They Mean
Clinical trials are research studies that use human volunteers to determine whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe for ... Read More
Aging Gracefully: How Your Brain Changes During Your 40s, 50s & 60s
As we age, it’s natural to notice changes in our bodies, from the appearance of our skin to the way our muscles and joints feel. But what ... Read More
A Black Woman’s Guide to Fibroids & Fertility Fears
Historically speaking, Black women have been the center of discourses when it comes to uterine fibroids. There is no denying the clear ... Read More
Spring Allergy Season Is Here: How You Can Manage Symptoms
Spring brings warmer weather, sunnier skies, green trees and . . . allergy season. For people with pollen allergies, a new growing season ... Read More
Ditch the Discomfort: 5 Lactose-Free Alternatives to Dairy
That uncomfortable ache you’re feeling in your tummy could be lactose intolerance, which is your body’s innate response to the ... Read More
Got Allergies? 6 Tips To Relieve Swollen Eyes
In need of some allergy relief for your eyes? When spring arrives, summer flowers bloom, and fall leaves hit the ground, count on allergens ... Read More
15 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Clinical Trials
Even though you may have heard of clinical trials before, there’s a lot of information that you might not have. This information can heavily ... Read More
The Power of Prevention: Dr. Maria Ryan’s Tips for a Healthier Mouth
Dr. Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Colgate-Palmolive, is all about creating a world where oral disease ... Read More