'Tis the season! Christmas is right around the corner and some of us may still be scrambling for last-minute Christmas gifts. But no worries ... Read More
General Health
Study: Black Patients Live Longer When Connected to Black Doctors
News, these counties also had lower disparities in mortality rates between Black and white residents. This longer life expectancy existed ... Read More
NFL Legend, Randy Moss, Reveals Battle with Cancer
Randy Moss, one of the most celebrated wide receivers for 14 years, stepped away from his broadcasting role at ESPN earlier this month, with ... Read More
Shop Black: Black-Owned Self-Care Products You NEED To Try!
With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to help you find some ways to #buyblack for you and your loved ones. Black entrepreneurs are ... Read More
Fix 340B Accountability Live Discussion
340B experts joined BlackDoctor.org conversation with Black Women's Health Imperative and Senator Sylvia Santana in Michigan to Fix 340B ... Read More
Oschner Health Is Taking on First-of-Its-Kind Black Parkinson’s Research
Black adults face disparities in both diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive ... Read More
This Everyday Item is the Biggest Driver of Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Infectious diseases are disorders that are caused by germs or things like a bacteria, a virus, a fungus or a parasite. Infectious ... Read More
Morris Chestnut Advocates for Big Girls: “Curvy Girls Movement Is Long Overdue”
Actor Morris Chestnut has been eye candy for many women for years in such films as "The Best Man", "The Brothers" and "Boyz N The Hood". ... Read More
Coffee Vs. Tea: Is One Better For Your Health?
To some, coffee is somewhat of a life source – a morning cup of courage – to take on all that the day throws at us. For others, a simple cup ... Read More
Policy Changes Could Jeopardize Kidney Patients in 2025. Here’s what you can do to Help.
https://youtu.be/rdccb0IHzf8 Lisa Parker never thought she'd be living her life around dialysis treatments. Diagnosed with stage 4 kidney ... Read More
Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Why It Matters for Black Patients
Recently, BlackDoctor.org released its highly anticipated list of the "Best Hospitals for Black America," a milestone that has garnered ... Read More
What You Should Know About Mpox After U.S. Detects Severe Strain
Federal health officials are urging vigilance among health care providers after California reported the first U.S. case of the severe mpox ... Read More