(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many people do not fully understand what osteopenia is. To explain, it is a mild form of bone loss—meaning that bone ... Read More
Health Conditions
Osteoporosis: Underrecognized & Undertreated
Bone is living tissue, and that tissue responds to weight-bearing exercise, physiological conditions within the body, and dietary intake of ... Read More
Menopause And Hot Flashes
(BlackDoctor.org) -- “It's getting hot in here.” No, I’m not reciting the lyrics of an extremely popular musician. I’m reciting ... Read More
The Men's Guide To Menopause
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What's a man to do when his partner is going through "the change?" Menopause is about more than just a woman's period ... Read More
Most African Americans Say No To Sunscreen
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Did you know that regardless of the color of your skin, and no matter what time of year it is, sunscreen is a vital ... Read More
Is Lupus Still A Threat?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Lupus erythmatosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the connective tissue of the body, in which inflammation occurs ... Read More
Lung Cancer: Greater Awareness Needed
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, joining more than 200 other health awareness days that range from breast cancer and heart disease ... Read More
Kidney Health Q&A With Dr. Griffin Rodgers
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Kidney disease affects many in the Black community – and unfortunately, kidney failure puts entire families at risk. ... Read More
Can Diabetics Avoid Kidney Disease?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Diabetes continues to be a great concern in the African-American community. More people are being diagnosed with ... Read More
AIDS Turning 30: An Unsentimental Journey
(BlackDoctor.org) – AIDS. It's still here. It's still strong. Our community is still suffering. Our community is still dying. This means we ... Read More
What Baby Boomers Need To Know About Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C invisibly incubates in the liver for decades possibly causing cirrhosis, cancer, and liver failure. It is possible for people to ... Read More
HCV & HIV
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Following up from our last article on hepatitis B infection in HIV disease, we will now discuss another one of HIV’s ... Read More
