Category : Parenting/ Health

Soul Food Remix: Five Soul Food Recipes Without The Bad Stuff

Soul food has been the foundation of so many meals in the Black community for decades (if not centuries). Soul food has brought food to the hungry and communities together many times. But as the years have passed, more and more research has been do...

4 Tips To Make Your Clinical Trial Search Easier

Whether you are a healthy volunteer or enrolling in a study for a specific condition, being a clinical trial participant can offer many benefits. It gives you the chance to be more involved in medical treatments, gain access to new therapies and be...

Q&A: Are Black Americans Facing a Silent Crisis with Colorectal Cancer?

Despite advances in medicine, colorectal cancer remains a significant threat, particularly among minority communities. Shockingly Black Americans face the second-highest mortality and incidence rates in the U.S., being 35 percent more likely...

Patient Enrollment in Cancer Treatment Trials Up About 7 Percent

Patient enrollment in cancer treatment trials is 7.1 percent, higher than historical estimates, according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Joseph M. Unger, Ph.D., from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in S...

When Dating Gets Real: Disclosing Chronic Conditions with a New Partner

You did it! You’ve finally dipped your toe into the dating pool. You’ve met someone and they have got serious potential. They’re thoughtful and kind. Funny and articulate. They even like the same television shows as you! Sounds like you’re no longe...

Real Love: How To Attract More Of It

Love is the one thing that every human needs. It makes every one of us feel wanted, adored and purposeful when those who enjoy who we are display their acceptance and gratitude. However, love is one of the aspects of dating that seems to be a bit ske...

Live Replay: Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit with Cedars-Sinai

In March 2024, BlackDoctor.org partnered with Cedars-Sinai for the Black Men in White Coats youth summit in Los Angeles, California, featuring powerful discussions and workshops for youth. Nicole Mitchell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, d...

Live: Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit with Cedars-Sinai

Join us for the Black Men in White Coats youth summit in Los Angeles, California in March 2024, featuring powerful discussions and workshops for youth. Nicole Mitchell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, delivered an inspiring welcome speech...

3 Bad Workout Habits That Age You Faster

Working out is supposed to be healthy, and not only extend your life…but the quality of your life, right? Experts all agree that exercise is a great and necessary thing, but they also caution that certain bad, and common, exercise habits can i...

Does Dry Skin Worsen Acne? Collagen and Black Skin

Acne – the uninvited guest that often shows up at the worst times. It’s a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. This can lead to whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples, and in severe...

7 “Don’ts” for Black Folks with Eczema

Eczema in dark skin is just different. An inflammatory condition, eczema is known for its annoying scratchy symptoms and unsightly scars, scabs, and scales. Whether you’re nursing dry skin or dealing with ugly blisters, eczema isn’t fun. In B...

The Link Between Fibroids, Vitamin D, and Black Women

Research suggests Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Scary thought, right? Well get this – not only are Black women more likely to develop fibroids at a younger age, but they will also need mor...

The Skinny on Weight Loss Injections: Safety, Efficacy, and Proper Usage

An unverified diss track from Drake made waves on social media last Saturday (April 13), stirring up excitement among fans. The track takes aim at Kendrick Lamar, as well as Future, Metro Boomin, Rick Ross, and The Weeknd with its sharp lyrics. Wit...

Making Clinical Trials More Accessible for Black Americans, Digitally

Kendal K. Whitlock As a woman of color who has dedicated my career to elevating the understanding of scientific data in the context of clinical research and care, I have witnessed firsthand how minorities have been historically underrepresented in cl...

Under the Bundles: How To Properly Care For Your Natural Hair with Extensions

While a weave affords you a lot of versatility and protects your hair at the same time, you can’t neglect your own hair while wearing one. Taking care of your hair when it’s weaved away will ensure that once the weave is removed, your ne...