(BlackDoctor.org) -- For decades, doctors had nothing more sophisticated than a stress test to identify potential heart problems. Not ... Read More
Health Conditions
Sex & HIV: What To Say Before You Play
(BlackDoctor.org) -- With one in 50 Black Americans infected with HIV--and experts estimating that one in 16 Black men and one in 30 Black ... Read More
Mind Your (Cold & Flu) Manners
It’s almost that time of the year again – for flu shots, cough/cold medicine, extra boxes of tissue and vapor rub. And it’s no secret that ... Read More
ADHD In The Classroom: The Teacher’s Role
(BlackDoctor.org) -- As parents, it's sometimes hard to accept that your children are not perfect. So when a call or note comes from your ... Read More
Relaxers & Fibroids?
Do relaxers cause fibroids? This is a question that a study conducted by the American Journal of Epidemiology attempted to answer. The ... Read More
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