Category : Parenting/ Health

Stay Confident and Fresh: Top 5 Tips for HS Management

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition, is more than painful, unsightly lumps, abscesses, and lesions. It is also a biased condition. That’s to say, Black individuals are up to 3.5 times more likely than white folks to get diagnosed...

My Story: "Make It A Lifestyle, Not An Event"

BlackDoctor.org recently sat down with Maisha Wynn: media personality and inspirational speaker. Maisha revealed her incredible weight loss journey and what it takes to overcome challenges. BDO: Is there a specific event or thing that happened to ma...

‘Love & Marriage’ Star Cause of Death Revealed!

(Photo credit: Instagram) Last week, fans of the reality show, Love & Marriage: Huntsville, were shocked to hear about the sudden death of one of the stars, Keke Jabbar. The cause of death was initially unknown, but JoAnn Jenkins, a YouTuber and...

3 Ways Heat Therapy Can Help with Menopause-Related Weight Gain

Menopause brings a host of changes to your body, and weight gain is often one of the most frustrating. But imagine if you could counteract this weight gain with a daily ritual that’s not only relaxing but also enjoyable. Enter th...

Pregnancy and Fibroids? 6 Facts Black Women Need To Know

About 80 percent of Black women will develop fibroids within their lifetime. We are two to three times more likely than our white counterparts to be diagnosed with fibroids. The reasons for the increased risk in Black women are not well understood,...

Reaching Black Americans: 5 Strategies for Companies to Embrace FDA’s Diversity Guidance

As the FDA doubles down on its efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials via the FDORA Act, companies are grappling with how to engage and recruit Black American participants effectively. Overcoming historical distrust and addressing systemic...

Middle-Aged Black Women Face Higher Stroke Risk: Here’s Why

Life in your 40s and 50s should be a fabulous chapter filled with adventure, career accomplishments, and vibrant health. However, for many middle-aged Black women, an uninvited guest is crashing the party—stroke. According to the American Heart Asso...

How to Protect Your Curls from Sun and Chlorine Damage

Hair is everything. Well maybe not everything, but it’s certainly a big thing! For Black women especially, the cultural significance of maintaining healthy and beautiful curls can oftentimes be challenging. When summer hits, you already know. Sun...

4 Steps To Naturally Tighten Your Skin

Excess skin usually occurs in three major categories: 1.) either extreme or rapid weight loss, 2.) effects of old age or 3.) surgery. But the human body is an incredible machine with an equally incredible organ: your skin. And it can bounce back wit...

Legendary Singer, Frankie Beverly’s Last Performance at 77: “He Touched the World & Made it Better”

(Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) “Every time you put on one of his songs, it reminds you of fun-filled family reunion where you see your all your aunts and uncles two step to the smooth grooves.” That’s how some people describ...

Sickle Cell Trait vs. Sickle Cell Disease: Why Black People Need to Know the Difference

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) are often confused. While they are related, they’re actually two different genetic conditions. And getting to the bottom of these differences is key to effective disease management. For Black fo...

One Pot, 15-Minute Chicken & Veggies

This has to be one of my favorite recipes to make. It’s quick, easy and tastes oh so good! Ingredients 2 medium-sized chicken breasts (medium, chopped) 1 cup bell pepper (chopped, any colors you like) 1/2 onion (chopped) 1 zucchini (chopped)...

Thyroid: How This Small Gland Affects Your Metabolism, Mood & More

Thyroid health is critical to our overall well-being, influencing everything from metabolism to mental health. Jeff Houtz, the Global Product Manager for Thyroid Products and Reproductive Endocrinology at QuidelOrtho, sheds light on various thyroid...

Mediterranean vs. DASH: Which Diet Will Save Your Heart?

If you have Type 1 diabetes, taking care of your heart is crucial. Recent research has shown that two popular diets, the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. Here’s what you need to...

Thanks to Clinical Trials, This Drug Has Been Approved for Alzheimer’s

(HealthDay News) — A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed the pace of thinking declines among patients in the early stag...