Definition Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, ... Read More
Health Conditions
Back Pain
Definition Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma ... Read More
ADHD Treatment: What The NIMH Has To Say
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most common of the psychiatric disorders that appear in childhood, are ... Read More
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Blacks At Risk For Heart Disease
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A common but frequently overlooked nutrient deficiency could be putting African-Americans at greater risk for heart ... Read More
6 Insulin Do’s & Don’ts
Diabetes requires constant care, from keeping track of your blood glucose levels to self-administering insulin treatment. But living a full, ... Read More
Dangerous Myths About Over-The-Counter Drugs
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Americans spend $17 billion a year on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. OTC medications come in a variety of brands and ... Read More
Asthma for Kids
Definition Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it ... Read More
Arthritis
Definition Arthritis may be caused by inflammation of the tissue lining the joints. Some signs of inflammation include redness, heat, pain, ... Read More
Anxiety
Definition Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety over many different activities and ... Read More
Allergy
Definition An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful. Among people of all ... Read More
ADHD for Kids
Definition ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3-5 percent of all American ... Read More
ADHD
Definition Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through ... Read More