After discovering that I was pregnant late last year, the father of my child and I split up and it was dramatic, to say the least. I was so ... Read More
Health Conditions
The 22nd International AIDS Conference: What You Need To Know
The International AIDS Conference is a huge conference that is unique in that it brings together scientists, clinicians, public health ... Read More
BDO Attends SCDAA 46th Annual Unity Soiree Gala
No convention is complete without a gala, and the 46th annual Sickle Cell Disease Association of America convention was no different! The ... Read More
Healing the Healer: Getting Back To Self
“Physician Heal Thyself” Luke 4:23. As doctors, providers and healthcare advocates we spend the majority of our days caring for and ... Read More
The Sickle Cell Crisis & Pain Mechanisms
Sickle cell disease is a type of anemia that causes the red blood cells to develop improperly and prematurely causing the shape of the cells ... Read More
Reflections of Fatherhood (Video)
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7 Good Things That Will Happen To Your Body When You Eat More Fiber Daily
Got fiber? Love it or hate it, dietary fiber or roughage is an essential part of a healthy diet. Although much harder to tally than counting ... Read More
Viola Davis Talks Losing Her Hair To Alopecia And Wearing Wigs
This week, the world says goodbye to the series, "How To Get Away With Murder." It's cast, storylines and fans will be missed. Viola Davis, ... Read More
Chance The Rapper Is Donating $1 Million To Chicago Mental Health Services
Chance the Rapper says he's donating $1 million to help improve mental health services in Chicago. The Chicago native announced the news ... Read More
5 Ways To Avoid Seasonal Depression
If shorter days and colder temperatures shift your energy and make you feel sad, you’re exhibiting classic symptoms of a seasonal mood ... Read More
Managing Your Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms In Colder Temps
One out of every 400 African-Americans in the United States is born with sickle cell disease, a debilitating, extremely painful condition. ... Read More
Diabetes Disaster Preparedness: Everything You Need To Know
Everyone needs to be prepared for disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes that often occur without warning and can seriously ... Read More
