In this powerful conversation, Dr. Khabele breaks down the importance of early detection, genetic testing, and self-advocacy in the fight against ovarian cancer.
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making her the first permanent...
By Marlene CimonsThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ For many people, chocolate is love. It’s the ultimate comfort food. It tastes good and makes us feel good....
By Gina ParkThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ Too busy to go to the gym? Don’t worry — you can stay healthy by incorporating at least 15...
By Jessica Daniels BlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health experts envisioned telemedicine as a “magic wand” that would bring...
By April McQueenBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ With bottled water everywhere, it has never been easier to drink more water. But does ease of bottled water access equal...
By Kristen RogersThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ Taking magnesium supplements for restful sleep may be worthwhile in some cases, experts say. Whether they’re hyping magnesium-based products...
By Jade CurtisBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ For individuals living with ATTR-CM (transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy), every part of daily life requires thoughtful adjustment—including what’s on the plate. Managing symptoms...
By Jasmine SmithBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Onjalai Brown knows pain. She’s lived it, breathed it, and nearly didn’t survive it. But today, nearly three years cancer-free, she’s alive—and...
By Jessica Daniels BlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ A new study shows that even light movement from everyday activities—like walking, stretching, or doing household chores—can significantly lower...
By Katia HetterThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ Mumps is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus. It primarily affects the salivary glands. Measles is not the...
By BlackDoctor EditorsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ The conversation around high blood pressure could not be more urgent, especially in the African-American community. According to the Centers for Disease...