Dealing with unemployment is like dealing with the loss of a loved one for some people. And similar to grief, it's hard to remain hopeful ... Read More
Health Conditions
5 Things Every Black Man Should Do To Cut His Diabetes Risk
The hip-hop community felt the immediate impact from the passing of A Tribe Called Quest member, Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor. The untimely ... Read More
Dangerous Heights: What High Heels Really Do To Your Feet
We wear heels for a number of reasons. They're sexy, they make us a few inches taller (which also makes us look a little slimmer) and they ... Read More
How Having Tattoos May Be Good For You
So you're looking for an excuse to get that tattoo you always wanted? Well, there's new research that seems to show your love of tattoos ... Read More
James Earl Jones Reveals 20-Year Battle With Diabetes: “There Was A Lot Of Denial”
Distinguished actor, James Earl Jones, yes, that James Earl Jones who played in such legendary films as Field Of Dreams, Coming To America, ... Read More
Cervical Cancer: What Every Black Woman Should Know
Cervical cancer is one of the few diseases that's preventable and curable if detected early. Of the close to 2,000 Black women diagnosed ... Read More
Your Mental Health First Aid Kit
"I'm trying to help her… I'm trying to keep them safe." Those were the words of the beleaguered sister of Ebony Wilkerson, captured on a ... Read More
Blacks & Binge Eating: 5 Facts To Start The Conversation
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., and Black Americans are not exempt. But in general, we just don’t ... Read More
My Story: “It’s Almost Like My Heart Was Jumping Out Of My Chest” [VIDEO]
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErdEmeVdAIg&w=560&h=315] In 2012, Jason Philpot went to his doctor for what he thought ... Read More
#WeSeeYou: Woman Leaves Six-Figure Salary To Live Stress-Free
#WeSeeYou is BlackDoctor.org's series that seeks to highlight and feature those people who are doing something incredible for their health ... Read More
Caring For Your Sore Throat During Lung Cancer Treatment
When undergoing lung cancer treatment, one of the first things lost is your appetite. It's tricky, though, because your body needs nutrients ... Read More
Tracy Morgan On Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts: “My Room Wasn’t Ready”
Tracy Morgan is a real comeback story. Morgan was involved in a near-fatal car accident in 2014 that almost took the comedian’s life and ... Read More