In the bustling lives of children and teens, where growth spurts, homework and social media dominate, one invisible threat is quietly gaining ground, high...
By Brandon Henry, Intern Afrohttps://afro.com/ For Lisa Johnson, Valerie Fraling and Tiffany Ann Wingate, breast cancer awareness isn’t just a phrase made up of...
By Dominique LambrightBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Losing weight is often celebrated as a victory — but if you’re not careful, the scale can be hiding something important....
By Sherry ChristiansenBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ While it may be common knowledge that Blacks suffer from a higher rate of kidney disease—including ESRD (i.e., end-stage renal disease)—what...
By Jessica DanielsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block....
By Derrick LaneBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Queing has a story that many of us have: beautiful, overweight and young. So many of us think that we can...
By DAN HECHING The Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ “Grey’s Anatomy” actor James Pickens Jr. saves lives on screen, but says early detection saved his. The actor,...
By Jasmine Browley BlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ This month, we’re honoring the love, patience, and strength it takes to care for others. Each week, we’ll share insights...
By Jasmine SmithBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ For many families, navigating the world of elder care can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re caring for someone who once served our...
By Jasmine BrowleyBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Processed foods are cheap and easily accessible to most college students. However, they have recently been under scrutiny after a troubling...
By Cara Jones, BlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ So your pants are too tight and you’re desperate to lose the extra weight as quickly as possible, but how...