"Why are you like this? Montel [Williams] isn't, he's walking. Maybe you need to change doctors." For 63-year-old Norma Williams-Burkes of ... Read More
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How To Manage The Menopause Symptoms You Really Don’t Like Talking About
As if menstrual cycles and giving birth weren’t difficult enough, menopause comes with a host of unpleasant side effects: mood swings, dry ... Read More
This Cancer Affects Twice As Many African Americans – So Why Don’t We Hear More About It?
According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans have the highest incidence, death rate and shortest survival time of any racial ... Read More
7 Things Nobody Tells You About Being Married
We're all into "wedding season" but what about "marriage season?" Many people prepare for the wedding, but not the marriage. Here are a few ... Read More
WORLD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DAY EVENT
In Honor of World Multiple Sclerosis Day BlackDoctor.org is hosting a Facebook Chat with Professor & Chair of Howard University Hospital ... Read More
Staying Active With Diabetes: Think Outside The Box!
Depending on the person (and the day), “exercise” can either be a welcome activity – or a dreaded task. Either way, it’s essential for good ... Read More
The Case For More Black Sex Positivity
BlackDoctor.org contributing writer and sextpert Tyomi gets the conversation started about the need for more acceptance of sexual diversity ... Read More
What Every Parent Should Tell Their Child About Masturbation
When a child becomes aware of their sex parts and they begin to respond to sexual stimuli (typically around age 8) it’s very common for them ... Read More
Naturi Naughton Talks Being Dark Skinned In Hollywood: “It’s Emotional”
Since she was five, actress and singer Naturi Naughton was seen as a girl who loves music. During that age, she was able to participate in ... Read More
Coping With Diabetic Nerve Pain
There are 29 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. right now. Sixty to seventy percent of those individuals will develop diabetic ... Read More
Foods To Protect Your Liver
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 25 percent of people with HIV are also living with hepatitis C. ... Read More
9 Best Diabetes Apps
It's no secret that diabetes is a major illness among African-American people. According to the American Diabetes Association 4.9 million, ... Read More