Musical artist Michelle Williams is lending her voice to the American Heart Association's Power To End Stroke, an education and awareness ... Read More
Health Conditions
5 Lies To NEVER Tell Your Doctor
About a third of men and women in the United States admit to lying to their doctors, according to a 2010 survey. But keeping secrets can be ... Read More
Study: Kids With ADHD More Likely To Be Hit By Cars
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be at greater risk for being hit by a car when crossing the ... Read More
Is Getting HIV Inevitable?
Over 230,000 African Americans have died of AIDS - nearly 40 percent of total deaths - and of the more than 1 million people living with HIV ... Read More
The Surprising Truth About Viruses & Bacteria
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The number one rule in warfare is to know your opponent. When it comes to arming yourself for the cold and flu season, ... Read More
High Blood Pressure: Why Is It Such An Issue?
You hear so much about high blood pressure (HBP) when it comes to how to avoid/control it: what foods not to eat, what medications to take, ... Read More
Why Should I Bother Flossing?
(BlackDoctor.org) – We know, we know, you don’t like to floss. But here’s a little secret: it's not that high up on anybody else's list of ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease & African Americans
Can you imagine having a child who you have to see spend their entire life suffering from physical complications and indescribable pain? I ... Read More
What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Combining a Pap test with a human papillomavirus (HPV) test can safely extend the interval between cervical cancer ... Read More
The Best Tasting High Fiber Foods
Getting enough fiber in your diet can cut your risk for heart disease, improve your health, and help dieting success in a number of ways. ... Read More
Myths About Black Women & Heart Disease
When it comes to heart disease, health statistics tend to focus a lot on men and their particular health risks. But looking at the ... Read More
Kidney Health Q&A With Dr. Griffin Rodgers
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What affects kidney health (for the better and for the worst)? How do you know if you have kidney disease? What other ... Read More