Fibromyalgia is a fairly common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons ... Read More
Health Conditions
Coffee Lovers May Ward Off Diabetes
(BlackDoctor.org) -- New studies show that there are more benefits to drinking coffee than the jolt of energy it provides. Research shows ... Read More
Taking Great Care Of Diabetic Feet
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Diabetes is a disease of the human endocrine system that affects an individual’s ability to produce sufficient insulin, ... Read More
Diabetes: Risky Perceptions
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Tuesday, March 23 is the 22nd annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day, "wake-up" call asking ... Read More
Ethnic Groups Differ On Type 2 Diabetes Risk
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Type 2 diabetes occurs greatly in African-Americans than in whites. Even though some experts say because of obesity but ... Read More
Early Diabetes Screening is Key
(BlackDoctor.org) -- More than 3 million African Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Researchers say for every African American ... Read More
Black Men At Highest Risk For Oral Cancer
(BlackDoctor.org) -- African American men have the highest risk of developing oral cancer compared to any other group in the U.S. ... Read More
The Key Benefits of Flossing
(BlackDoctor.org) – We know, we know, you don’t like to floss. But here’s a little secret: it's not that high up on anybody else's list of ... Read More
The Mouth/Body Connection
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The mouth is the window to your body’s good health. Excellent oral hygiene - brushing, flossing, and seeing your ... Read More
The 4-1-1 On Dental Emergencies
(BlackDoctor.org) -- In a health emergency you call 9-1-1, but what do you do for a dental emergency? Some problems relating to your mouth ... Read More
African Americans are more at risk for Asthma
(BlackDoctor.org) -- African Americans are three times more likely to die from asthma than Caucasian Americans. And while the prevalence of ... Read More
Herbal Remedies Can Help with Asthma
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Researchers have found that asthmatics who live in the inner city tend to use their inhalers less and have worse ... Read More