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 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...
By Kweli I. WrightBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ If you’ve been comparing tirzepatide vs semaglutide and hearing names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound everywhere, you’re not alone. It may...