A Pap test, or Pap smear, is part of a woman's routine physical exam. It is the best way to prevent cervical cancer, because it can find ... Read More
Womens Health
Gabrielle Union: Cancer Took My Friend. Don’t Play With Healthcare
In this exclusive opinion piece, actor Gabrielle Union issues an impassioned and very personal plea to spare the Affordable Care Act, now ... Read More
The New Sex Disease
Doctors used to think this STD threatened only women. Then the men started dying. The culprit: Human papillomavirus (HPV), the same ... Read More
New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women
Provocative new research might help explain why black women are so much more likely than whites to develop and die from cervical cancer: ... Read More
What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Combining a Pap test with a human papillomavirus (HPV) test can safely extend the interval between cervical cancer ... Read More
Myths About Black Women & Heart Disease
When it comes to heart disease, health statistics tend to focus a lot on men and their particular health risks. But looking at the ... Read More
Smog Tied To Increased Hypertension & Diabetes Risks In Black Women
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Air pollution may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in black American women, a new study ... Read More
Study: Black Women Can Weigh More & Still Be Healthy
When it comes to issues of weight, race matters. A recent study reveals African American women can weigh significantly more than white women ... Read More
6 Ways Women Can Enjoy Sex More
Men tend to get most of the blame when it comes to women's sexual satisfaction. True, it wouldn't hurt for some men to learn more about a ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Vaginitis
Soothe the discomfort of vaginitis and get back to enjoying life. First, uncover the cause. Then control the irritating symptoms. According ... Read More
5 Common Health Issues That Can Ruin Your Relationship
Relationships are rarely ever easy. The healthiest ones require effort, dedication, and a true committment to not only the other person, but ... Read More
The Must-Have Vitamins That Women Need
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A recent study concluded that multivitamins don't do much to help prevent cancer or heart disease in older women. But ... Read More