Category : Parenting/ Health

Former Sexiest Man Alive Struggles With Loneliness

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.) What makes a man sexy? His eyes? His body? His swag? Whatever it is, actor Michael B. Jordan has been showcasing it for years. Ever since he was crowned “Sexiest Man Alive”...

Seeing the Big Picture: What to Ask Your Doctor About DME

Despite our well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions, sugar is very much still a weakness for many in 2024. If you’re already diabetic and controlling your sugar intake as part of your daily routine, the start of the new year is an ideal time to lay...

Always on my Mind: Remedies to Restore Your Memory After a Stroke

It’s been estimated that every year nearly 800,000 Americans experience some kind of stroke, and more than 600,000 of them are first strokes. The three main types of strokes are ischaemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or “mini-...

Trail Blazing Black Women: Patricia Bath, MD

Dr. Bath as a 17-year-old high school student in New York City in 1960. She was featured in The New York Times, along with another teenager, after a cancer study they had helped write was presented in Washington. (photo courtesy of Herbert S. Sonnenf...

Fit Family, Fit Future: Pregnancy Workouts for Every Black Woman

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement and anticipation, but it also comes with physical changes and challenges. Staying active during pregnancy can have numerous benefits for both you and your baby, including improved mood, increas...

7 Grocery Store Items That Help with Allergy Relief

Runny noses, sneezing battles, and drowsy headaches hit us most during springtime. Its allergy season and we’ve all been fighting to simply breathe again! Tired of running to the pharmacy for medication? Try stocking up on these seven food items that...

Black History of Health: Michael Jackson

MJ. The King of Pop. The pop music legend. Micheal Jackson. Most of us know that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, the youngest of his brothers in the Jackson 5, and the most-awarded artist of all time. He won more awards than any other musician a...

Heart-Full Living: Self-Care Tips for Managing Heart Failure

Being diagnosed with heart failure — also known as congestive heart failure — can feel overwhelming. The realization that your heart isn’t pumping enough blood for your body’s needs is both scary and confusing. However, with the right kn...

No More Hiding: Finding Your Confidence with HS

More commonly known as ‘acne inversa’, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic progressive skin disorder resulting from inflamed and infected sweat glands. The condition manifests as lesions or lumps in areas of the body where chafing may occur,...

Facial Tics? It Could Be Tardive Dyskinesia

From severe and debilitating problems to minor, unnoticeable side effects, no medication is 100 percent safe. There are always risks and benefits, and every patient and their doctor must weigh those pros and cons. But what if your meds are creating...

Trail Blazing Black Women: Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson, mid-1960s. (Photo courtesy of NASA) Katherine Johnson stands out among the many notable individuals who have contributed to the space program’s storied past. A Black American mathematician, Katherine made tremendous strides i...

5 Cellulite-Blasting Butt Workouts

Have you lost hope in the fight against cellulite on your butt? If so, we’re here to tell you that there is something you can do to eliminate those unwanted lumps and bumps. Here are some quick facts about cellulite: 70% of cellulite is caused by l...

Natural Ways To Avoid & Relieve Irregularity

What does it mean to be regular? What does it mean to be constipated? Most people average a bowel movement somewhere between once a day and three times a week, and constipation is defined as a decrease in your usual number of bowel movements. If you...

An Expert Explains: How to Navigate Mental Health Challenges

Mental health expert, Latasha Brown, shares tips for navigating mental health challenges. In this video, Latasha provides expert advice on managing stress, anxiety, and depression, while offering tools to build resilience and find support. This vide...

Top Blacks in Healthcare 2024 Honorees Announced

Chicago, March 14, 2024 – BlackDoctor.org (BDO) today announces its highly anticipated honorees for the 9th annual Top Blacks in Healthcare (TBH) awards, a celebration of history-makers and trailblazers in support of the Black community. TBH recogniz...