The state of health insurance today is one of America’s most heated debates. The Affordable Care Act, widely referred to as Obamacare, aims ... Read More
Teen Health
Black Teens & Pregnancy: Are Today’s Facts Better Or Worse?
About one million teenagers become pregnant each year in the United States, accounting for 13% of all U.S. births. While teen pregnancy ... Read More
5 Steps To Helping Young Trauma Survivors
How do you help young violence victims, who may or may not even fully comprehend the less than positive experience they've ... Read More
5 Things You Don’t Know About Calories
Calories have a bad reputation when it comes to weight loss. But, calories are actually an important source of fuel that your body can't ... Read More
Study: HPV Vaccine Does Not Lead To Increased Sex In Teen Girls
Adolescent girls who get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are no more likely to show signs they may be engaging in sexual activity ... Read More
Surprising Habits That Cause Cavities
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 5 ... Read More
Study: Exercise Not As Effective For Black Girls
The benefits of exercise with regards to weight loss does not affect Black girls in the same way that it does their counterparts of other ... Read More
Energy & Sports Drinks Can Damage Your Teeth
Irreversible tooth damage? From sports drinks? A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry found that an ... Read More
6 Ways To Make Children Eat Healthier
With school-based health and wellness programs like “Let’s Move” and “Fuel Up to Play 60″ becoming popular, kids across the country are ... Read More
How To Talk To Your Child About Sex
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Talking to your children about sex can often be a very uncomfortable conversation – for the both of you. In addition to ... Read More
Top 10 Myths About Sexual Health For Teens
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The best place to get information about your sexual health is from your doctor, but for whatever reason—convenience, ... Read More
'Morning-After' Pill Is Available Now To 17 Year Olds
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many young teens are having sexual intercourse as young as 14 years old. Majority of them get pregnant because there ... Read More