(BlackDoctor.org) -- Healthy gums can lead to more smiles and fewer visits to the dentist. Beat the bacteria that cause swollen gums and bad ... Read More
Health Conditions
Gum Disease 101: Why It Starts And How To Stop It
If you have been told you have periodontal (gum) disease, you're not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some ... Read More
Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
(BlackDoctor.org) -- People with type 2 diabetes can help control the disease by taking better care of their teeth and gums. That's the ... Read More
Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Taking good care of teeth and gums may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, a U.S. study finds. Researchers ... Read More
Oral Health is Improving
Americans have something new to smile about. A government report released Thursday found that their oral health has significantly improved ... Read More
Q&A: Exercise and Prediabetes
Q: What impact does physical activity have on type 2 and prediabetes? How much and what types of exercise are recommended? Answer: ... Read More
Tips For Colon Cancer Prevention
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Screening for colon cancer is a very important prevention factor. Some colon cancers develop from benign polyps. ... Read More
New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screening For Blacks
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Cancer of the colon or rectum is the third most common type of cancer in African American men and the second most ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Colon Cancer
The key ingredient in fighting any disease is catching it early, including colorectal cancer. Studies show that diet and lifestyle changes ... Read More
Blacks Are Less Likely To Get Colonoscopies
While blacks who have an increased chance of developing colon cancer continue to lag behind their white counterparts in colonoscopy rates, ... Read More
Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
(HealthDay News) -- Here's the latest word on whether a diet rich in fiber helps prevent cancer of the colon and rectum: Probably ... Read More
African-Americans And Colon Cancer
New guidelines suggest that African-Americans need an earlier visit to the doctor to screen for colon cancer. The American College ... Read More