Do relaxers cause fibroids? This is a question that a study conducted by the American Journal of Epidemiology attempted to answer. The ... Read More
Health Conditions
Diet Soda Linked To Heart Disease Risk
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Diet soda may seem to be a healthier alternative to calorie-laden regular soda, but a new study shows that people who ... Read More
1 Out Of 10 Kids Have ADHD
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Nearly one in 10 children in the United States is being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ... Read More
Nick Cannon Quits Radio Show Due To Blood Clots
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Less than two months after being hospitalized for kidney issues around the holidays, Cannon revealed he was recently ... Read More
Why Black America’s Battle With Mental Health Is Failing
Many in the field would say that the disparities in mental health services for African-Americans are detrimental to the state of black ... Read More
Who Feels Pain More: Men Or Women?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Pain affects more than 116 million Americans annually and is a major cause of work disability and one of the most ... Read More
How To Get A Loved One To See The Doctor
(BlackDoctor.org) – Many of us disregard the importance of regular checkups. Some of us avoid doctor visits out of fear and others simply ... Read More
Drug Addiction Warning Signs
What does it mean to be addicted to a drug? How does it happen? Why does it happen? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health ... Read More
Whitney Houston, Legendary Icon, Dies
The legendary Whitney Houston, whose battles with drugs, alcohol and ex-husband Bobby Brown marred her star power, has been found dead at 48 ... Read More
Obese vs. Overweight: 6 Ways To Tell The Difference
To be obese is to be overweight, but to be overweight doesn't necessarily make you obese. A bulky weight trainer, whose muscle mass may take ... Read More
Don Cornelius Death Ruled A Suicide
The coroner's officials ruled Don Cornelius' death a suicide, nearly a week after the "Soul Train" creator and host killed himself with a ... Read More
Babies In Peril
(BlackDoctor.org) -- I once heard a tale: If you saw a baby floating in a stream, you would certainly try to rescue it. If you then saw many ... Read More
