By Karen HeslopBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ As you might expect, prostate cancer refers to a specific growth that affects the prostate. While it starts in that organ, that doesn’t...
By BlackDoctor Editors BlackDoctorReprinted – by Texas Metro News https://blackdoctor.org/ Inflammatory bowel disease includes certain conditions. Which one does it not include? Ulcerative colitis...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Two weeks after the end of the longest government shutdown in American history, President Trump is working on plans to counter...
By Karen Heslop BlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ While roasting your Thanksgiving turkey is typical, that’s not your only option. Using a jerk marinade or seasoning can add...
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...