On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner was killed in Staten Island, New York City, after a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer put him in ... Read More
Health Conditions
#MentalHealth Myth Buster: Mothers Cause Mental Illness?
All over the world women are typically the first teachers of their offspring. As early as infancy, the child relies on the mother to meet ... Read More
Organ Donor Says: “Three Times The Charm”
Although Kelvin Martin (pictured above right) was diagnosed three times with congestive heart failure, he didn’t believe the doctors because ... Read More
3 Smoking Risks That Will Surprise You
We know that smoking is linked to lung cancer and increases your risk for a heart attack, coronary heart disease, stroke and emphysema, just ... Read More
Q&A: Are There Natural Remedies For Cystic Acne?
Q: Are there natural remedies for cystic acne? - T. B. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Cystic acne ... Read More
Q&A: What Can I Do For Sciatica Pain After Exercising?
Q: Can you give more info on sciatica nerve pain? Mine flares up when I workout a lot, but I'm told if I don't workout it will get worse. - ... Read More
The Difference Between Type 1, Type 2 & Gestational Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.7 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in U.S. adults during 2012. Even if you ... Read More
5 Delicious Ways To Feed Your Skin
Part of aging gracefully is loving the skin you're in and what better way to show love than with the foods you eat. Skip the expensive ... Read More
5 Nail Salon Red Flags You Should Never Ignore
Nail salons are a great place to go when your nails need some extra TLC and you simply just want to relax. What you might not realize while ... Read More
Fainting: How Serious Is It?
Whether you call it passing out or having "a spell," fainting is an unexpected scare that will happen to nearly one in three people at least ... Read More
Diabetes & Holiday Food Safety
Whether you're preparing for a holiday dish or a holiday family reunion, safe food handling is important to keep in mind - particularly for ... Read More
Patti LaBelle’s First Recipe Back On Track
When you've been eating one way for all your life, it's not easy to just switch up and start eating healthy. No one knows this better than ... Read More
