Category : Parenting/ Health

Pre-diabetic: What I Wish My Doctor Told Me

It was an ordinary day with a life-changing diagnosis: pre-diabetic. The doctor mentioned it during our visit, slipping it in without any sense of urgency or concern, as he listened to my heart with his stethoscope and then looked into my ears. “Jus...

She Won: 8 Celebs Who’ve Battled Fertility Issues

According to the CDC, approximately 14 percent of women 15-49 years of age in the U.S. have difficulty becoming pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, and the following starlets are proof that celebrities really are just like everyone else. 1. Ch...

She Thought She Had Bronchitis, But the Problem Was Her Heart

Photo courtesy of Terita Grier Terita Grier has struggled with obesity her whole life. She also has diabetes and high blood pressure, two leading risk factors for heart disease. Her dad died of a massive heart attack a month before she got married in...

The Importance Of Advocating For Yourself As A College Student

We learn in school to raise our hands to ask for help from our teachers, to give our parents or guardians permission slips for school trips, and to follow any instructions given to us as kids. So, advocating for yourself has been something we were t...

Top 3 Myths About Birth Control: What Every Black Woman Needs to Know!

In the realm of women’s health, contraception remains a pivotal topic. However, misconceptions about contraceptives often hinder effective communication and informed decision-making. BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. Kameelah Phillips, Organon He...

Why How We Talk About Clinical Trials in the Black Community Matters

Effective communication is key to increasing Black American participation in clinical trials. However, traditional messaging around clinical trials often fails to connect with diverse communities, creating barriers to participation. To bridge this g...

CNN’s Sara Sidner Undergoing a Double Mastectomy: “I Like Those Odds”

CNN anchor Sara Sidner is taking a significant step in her battle against breast cancer. At 51, Sidner was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in October 2023 and has been undergoing treatment since then. Despite five months of chemotherapy, she ha...

What to Expect During Rehab After Hip Replacement

You’ve braved the journey of arthritis and emerged stronger with a new hip. Hip replacement surgery is a transformative step towards a life free from chronic pain and limited mobility, but remember that rehabilitation afterward takes time. It&...

HIV and Diabetes: The Link Black People Need to Know

As medical care evolves, doctors are starting to see a link between HIV and type 2 diabetes. While the research is ongoing, studies show that people with HIV may be up to four times as likely to develop diabetes than those who don’t have the immunod...

Former Miss USA Memoir Reveals Agony Before Suicide

(Photo credit: Instagram) In May 2019 Kryst was named Miss USA at the age of 28, then the oldest Miss USA ever crowned. On her social media, she was seen and praised as being both beautiful and smart. Both fun-loving and caring. Plus, her crowning wa...

Doctors Said She Was Overreacting, But She Didn’t Give Up

Photo: Sister Girl Foundation At the age of 16, Shantana Hazel began to experience symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “In the morning, I would wake up with what I called ‘old lady hands.’ They were achy and stiff and hard to move. It took me a mo...

Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?

When it comes to a good night’s sleep, what you eat or drink before bed can play a significant role in determining the quality of your sleep. While some experts used to believe that eating before bed was a bad idea, recent studies suggest that...

How Implicit Bias is Keeping Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials

Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical research and developing life-saving treatments. However, a constant challenge has been the underrepresentation of Black Americans in these trials, which can lead to incomplete data and health...

4 Science-Backed Benefits of Late-Night Cancer Treatments

Look, let’s be honest. Nobody wants to go through chemo – it’s not fun and it can have some crummy side effects that often make you feel like you’ve been through the ringer. But here’s the good news. While a cornerstone of cancer treatment, c...

Children Can Have High Blood Pressure, Too. Here’s What to Know.

High blood pressure – sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because it can do serious heart and brain damage before symptoms appear – is common in adults. But what about children? Among U.S. children and adolescents, up to five pe...