(BlackDoctor.org) -- A new study shows that at-home care for stroke patients falls to family members about 75 percent of the time -- even ... Read More
Lifestyle
Should Relatives Be Paid To Look After Elderly Family Members?
Caring for a family member is a responsibility many people bear. It can also be a source of income. So-called "caregiver agreements" -- ... Read More
Giving Care: Communication Is Key
Communication between family caregivers and their recipients is something which is often overlooked or undervalued. The one who is affected ... Read More
Can Diabetics Drink?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Food is not the only concern for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Many are curious about alcohol. Cocktails ... Read More
HIV/AIDS & Men
(BlackDoctor.org) -- With one in 50 Black Americans infected with HIV--and experts estimating that one in 16 Black men and one in 30 Black ... Read More
Day One: After You’ve Tested Positive (Here’s What To Do)
A positive HIV test is scary news...but it's no longer a 100% death sentence. As better therapies continue to be developed, it's entirely ... Read More
HIV On The Down Low
(BlackDoctor.org) -- December is recognized as AIDS Awareness Month. It’s a time to remember those who have died from this nearly 30-year ... Read More
Aretha Franklin: The Keys To Her Survival
Aretha Franklin, says she's back at "150 percent." Following her December 2010 surgery, she's been working on improving her health ... Read More
ADHD Parenting Tips: Stay Positive & Healthy
(BlackDoctor.org) -- As a parent, you set the stage for your child’s emotional and physical health. You have control over many of the ... Read More
Serena Williams Hospitalized With Blood Clot
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Tennis pro Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a blood clot in ... Read More
6 Ways To Protect Your Child’s Oral Health
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Your children are precious. And so are their teeth. But many parents have a tough time judging just how much dental ... Read More
How To Handle A Picky Eater
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Good news for parents of fussy eaters: it's probably not your fault. In an effort to find out what drives unhealthy ... Read More