Are you stuck in a rut and can’t get out of it? It happens to all of us from time to time. If you’re feeling a little down and need a few ... Read More
Health Conditions
The Black Mental Health Stigma: 4 Steps To Stop It
Imagine waking up in a panic, sweat dripping from your face. You are unsure of where you are or who you are. All of a sudden, you hear a ... Read More
Hip-Hop Legend, Big Bank Hank Dies To Cancer
2015 marks the 31st anniversary of the first hit hip-hop song "Rapper's Delight." The hip-Hop community also lost an icon this year from the ... Read More
Q&A: Is Beet Juice Good For Lupus?
Q: Is drinking beet juice good for lupus? - E. S. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Read More
The 3 P’s Of Managing Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a disease that is caused by a virus that infects the liver and overtime this disease can turn into cirrhosis, liver cancer ... Read More
The Emotional Side Of MS: Understanding Pseudobublar Affect (PBA)
If you find yourself crying or laughing uncontrollably, you are not alone. Although most people have never heard of pseudobulbar affect ... Read More
You Can Catch This From Kissing
A cold or the flu are common things we try to avoid catching, but did you know that cavities are contagious, too? Research has proven that ... Read More
Ringing In The Ears: Is It Serious?
At some point or another, you may have experienced a case of ringing in the ears. The medical term for this is called tinnitus. Sure, it can ... Read More
5 Reasons To Quit Sugar For Good
Are you ever anxious about finding something sweet? Are you that person who just tries to promise to only have a little piece, and then ends ... Read More
Q&A: What Are Remedies For Vaginal Dryness?
Q: What are remedies ... Read More
Why Every Black Man Needs A Urologist
African American males are less likely to be screened for prostate cancer than Caucasian males. However, recent data indicate the gap is ... Read More
Obesity Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Risk For Black Women
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can be a bit more challenging as we get older, but taking a walk, running on the treadmill or ... Read More
