Category : Parenting/ Health

Preparing For The Next Semester: Strategies For A Smooth Transition From Summer Break To College Life

I know, it's so painful. Summer break is already over. It's time to return to classes, student organizations, and many other things college students tend to do during the school year. For many, it isn't easy to transition to and from school. Trying...

I’m 27 With Stage 4 Cancer. Here’s Why I Advocate for Clinical Trials

If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be battling stage 4 cancer as a young Black woman in my 20s, I never would have believed you. But here I am, and I’m fighting. It began before the pandemic when a seemingly harmless lump on my knee k...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: 10 Things Every Black Person Should Know

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects a significant portion of the population, yet remains under-recognized. It is estimated that approximately 3.3 million people in the United States are living with HS....

NBA Legend Cancer-Free After Removing Prostate: “I Was in Shock”

Alonzo Mourning, a seven-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, recently underwent surgery to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer. The diagnosis was made possible through routine prostate cancer screening, wh...

The ONE Crohn’s Symptom Most Likely to Hit Black People the Hardest

You know what Crohn’s is like, at its best and its worst. An ongoing inflammatory condition impacting your gastrointestinal tract, Crohn’s can trigger a full range of symptoms, everything from abdominal pain to diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss, vomi...

Your Summer Slim-Down Checklist

Looking for simple ways to slim down in time for the summer? This list is everything you need to tweak your diet and workout routine just enough to get noticeable results in a short amount of time before summer is here. You can build these into your...

The 5 Best Vitamins For Beautiful Black Skin

Are you wondering how to get glowing skin? You already know that a well-balanced diet is important for good health. Considering that your skin is your body’s largest organ, it makes sense that certain nutrients are essential for preventing and...

Michelle Obama’s Mother Passes Away at 86: “My Rock”

(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has passed away at the age of 86, her family announced Friday. Mrs. Robinson’s death was announced by Michelle Obama and other family members in a st...

BDO@ASCO June 3, 2024: How Blacks Respond to Chemo Differently and Uterine Cancer Challenges

BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Thank you so much for following along with our reporting and we’re looking forward to more for next year. This chemo dr...

How To Keep Your Vision From Fading As You Age

Remember when you could sit down to read a newspaper without reaching for your glasses? You may never have those young eyes again, but that doesn't mean you're doomed to a life of poor vision. In fact, many people have good eyesight well into their...

4 Ways Multiple Myeloma is Different in Blacks

How is myeloma different in Black Americans? Watch as Dr. Craig Cole breaks down what Blacks need to know about multiple myeloma and how the disease affects Blacks compared to other races.

10 Signs Your Loved One Needs Memory Care

It’s never an easy decision to place your loved one in an assisted living facility. However, for many people with Alzheimer’s disease being in an environment that specializes in memory care is exactly what they need. While there are a few challenges...

5 Must Haves For Your Keychain: A Safe Hot Girl Summer

Everybody has or has owned a key ring. It’s one of the items we always stow in our bags and pockets before leaving the house. And along with our wallets and phones, they’re not as big, so we add items to them. In addition to our house ke...

5 Natural Ways to Repel Bugs and Soothe Bites During the Summer

Summer brings out many things, like tiny denim shorts, ice cream, moisturized afros, and oh yeah, annoying little bugs. Mosquitoes and ants specifically are living with the belief that it is their time to shine. I live in northern Louisiana, the tem...

BDO@ASCO June 2, 2024: A Prostate Cancer Breakthrough for Black Men

BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Be sure to follow along with each of our articles titled “BDO@ASCO.” This new drug combo could be more effective for Black me...