A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older ... Read More
Health Conditions
African Americans And Glaucoma
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Blindness affect blacks more frequently than whites and Hispanics. Cataracts and glaucoma are serious problems for ... Read More
African Americans And Cataracts
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Blindness affects blacks more frequently than whites and Hispanics. Cataracts and glaucoma are serious problems for ... Read More
Cause of Peyronie Disease
Peyronie's disease, a condition of uncertain cause, is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump, that forms on the penis. The plaque ... Read More
Gene Therapy May Relieve Impotence
A small pilot study shows that gene therapy might help men with erectile dysfunction. The gene in question is dubbed hSlo (for the human ... Read More
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual ... Read More
Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when tissue like that which lines the inside of uterus grows outside the uterus, usually on the surfaces of organs in ... Read More
Heartburn and GERD
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close ... Read More
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Functional disorders Functional disorders are those in which the bowel looks normal but doesn't work properly. They are the most common ... Read More
Suffering From Constipation
Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may ... Read More
The Diabetes Epidemic Among African Americans
(BlackDoctor.org) -- WHAT IS DIABETES? • Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in ... Read More
Alternative Devices For Taking Insulin
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many people who take insulin to manage their diabetes inject the insulin with a needle and syringe that delivers ... Read More