Clinical trials are opportunities for patients to receive cutting-edge treatments and for researchers and healthcare professionals to gain ... Read More
Health Conditions
Black Youth at Risk: CDC Sounds Alarm on Rising Prediabetes Rates
Roughly one in three preteens and teens ages 12 to 17 in the United States had prediabetes in 2023, according to new data released by the ... Read More
What We’ve Been Getting Wrong About Diversity in Clinical Trials
At the heart of equitable healthcare lies a critical truth: representation matters. BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. Adrelia Allen, ... Read More
7 Signs That Your Asthma Medication Isn’t Working Anymore
People who are living with asthma generally need to take varying types of medication to keep their symptoms under control. While you may ... Read More
Heart Attack Vs. Heart Failure: Here’s How To Tell The Difference
Symptoms vary. We must guard our hearts properly. The heart provides oxygen to the brain, warmth to the hands, and life. However, heart ... Read More
Older Black Americans Are Missing Out on Vision-Saving Clinical Trials
As people age, some can develop age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, meaning they struggle with or lose their central vision. While ... Read More
Living with IBD: 6 Go-To Groceries That Should Always Be In Your Kitchen
One of the most important things to do while living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is to make sure that your kitchen is well-stocked ... Read More
3 Minutes of Flossing Can Save Your Life, Here’s How…
Many Americans brush their teeth twice a day, but only a few of them floss daily. Some dentists even suggest that flossing is more important ... Read More
Running Through Resilience: My Journey with NMO
Marion Jones, vice president of workforce development in the solar energy industry and ambassador for The Sumaira Foundation, is defined by ... Read More
5 Signs Your Red Blood Cell Count Is Too Low
The human body has got to be one of the most fascinating things we as humans can ever possess. Not only can the body grow life, it also ... Read More
Black Women and Clinical Trials: “We Have a Story to Tell”
Clinical trials are essential for developing new treatments and improving healthcare outcomes. However, Black women have historically been ... Read More
Why Gout Keeps Coming Back—and How to Stop It
For anyone who’s experienced it, a gout flare-up can feel like punishment. The stabbing pain. The redness. The swelling so intense you can’t ... Read More
