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7 Reasons Black People Don’t Participate in Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical trials play a pivotal role in advancing cancer research and improving treatment options for individuals battling this formidable disease. They provide a pathway to access cutting-edge th...

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By Jason Henderson

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Feb 27

BlackDoctor Survey Reveals Deep Skepticism Toward TrumpRx Prescription Drug Program

On Feb. 5, the Trump administration launched TrumpRx, a new digital platform designed to help Americans navigate the often-crushing costs of prescription drugs. While President Trump has called t...

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5 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Feb 27

A Mentally Challenging Job Could Help Ward Off Dementia

While every worker would prefer a fun, mentally stimulating job, new research reveals an added bonus: Such work could help prevent dementia in old age. On-the-job intellectual stimulation appe...

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By Cara Jones

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Feb 26

Wellness

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Black women

20 Black Women Who Redefined What Health Means

In honor of Women’s History month, this celebrates the cultural figures – writers, artists, activists, athletes, etc – who shifted the conversation about what health and well-being ...

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By k. Neycha Herford

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Mar 14

Testosterone

Clean Eating Is Killing Testosterone? The Cost of Modern Fitness Diets

Photo by Pikx By Panther In the age of meal-prepped containers, protein bars with 20-ingredient labels, and “discipline-driven” fasting protocols, many men believe they’re doing everything right f...

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6 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Mar 13

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Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials: What to Expect

Clinical trials offer new ways to treat colorectal cancer, making them a suitable option for many people living with the disease. By participating in clinical trials, you may gain access to new t...

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By karissa lang

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Mar 12

A man with dark skin sleeps soundly on his side in a dark bedroom, with a visible trail of drool on his chin and the white pillow.

Why Drooling In Your Sleep is a Symptom of Something Serious

That deep sleep where you just let it all go. Yep, we’ve all been there, but it could mean something serious for yourself. Waking up to a damp pillow is something many people have experience...

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By Dr. Phillip Gould

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Mar 12

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Rapper Ice Spice Reveals Weight Loss Due to Depression

Rapper Ice Spice recently addressed speculation about her dramatic weight loss, revealing that the real reason was depression—not weight-loss medication or a new diet trend. The Bronx-born art...

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By Tarshua Carter Williamson

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Mar 11

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The Butt-Lifting Stair-Climbing Workout

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Whether you’re climbing actual stairs or using a stair climber, both are easy to use, and you can customize them to suit your fitness level. When used regularly for ...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Mar 11

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Diabetes Food Guide

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20 Black Women Who Redefined What Health Means

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In honor of Women’s History month, this celebrates the cultural figures – writers, artists, activists, athletes, etc – who shifted the conversation about what health and well-being ...

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Is Berberine as Effective as Metformin for Blood Sugar Control?

Photo credit: Anchiy Blood sugar fluctuations in people with type 2 diabetes are more than just inconveniences. In some cases, they can be seriously life-threatening. And even if they aren’t signi...

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By Evan Bollinger

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Mar 14

Lupita Nyong'o

“Surgery or Live in Pain”. Lupita Nyong’o Reveals That Her Fibroids are Back With a Vengeance

Up to 80 percent of women can develop fibroids by the time they’re 50, and the non-cancerous growths are more common in Black Americans. While some women can have fibroids without any symptoms, o...

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By Karen Heslop

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Mar 13

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The MS Hug: When Your Body Feels Like It’s Squeezing You

Photo by Kindel Media For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), symptoms can be unpredictable, confusing, and sometimes frightening. One of the most distressing — and misunderstood — experie...

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By Dominique Lambright

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Mar 13

Testosterone

Clean Eating Is Killing Testosterone? The Cost of Modern Fitness Diets

Photo by Pikx By Panther In the age of meal-prepped containers, protein bars with 20-ingredient labels, and “discipline-driven” fasting protocols, many men believe they’re doing everything right f...

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6 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Mar 13

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Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation May Relieve Depressive Symptoms

New research shows that crash courses of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can effectively ease symptoms of depression. Depression affects more than 8 percent of U.S. adults. While the ment...

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By BlackDoctor

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Mar 13

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Scalp Psoriasis and Protective Styles: How to Prevent Painful Flare-ups

Photo by Jojo Tesini Calling all of my protective hairstyle girlies to the front! The girls who love to switch it up and try new styles often. I think I speak for most of us when I say, we love a ...

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By Samantha Gordon

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Mar 12

Lifestyle

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Lupita Nyong'o

“Surgery or Live in Pain”. Lupita Nyong’o Reveals That Her Fibroids are Back With a Vengeance

Up to 80 percent of women can develop fibroids by the time they’re 50, and the non-cancerous growths are more common in Black Americans. While some women can have fibroids without any symptoms, o...

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7 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Mar 13

scalp psoriasis

Scalp Psoriasis and Protective Styles: How to Prevent Painful Flare-ups

Photo by Jojo Tesini Calling all of my protective hairstyle girlies to the front! The girls who love to switch it up and try new styles often. I think I speak for most of us when I say, we love a ...

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By Samantha Gordon

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Mar 12

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Eat Well on Any Budget: 4 Weekly Grocery Plans

Photo by Gustavo Fring The government, via the USDA, has some thoughts on your budget. Your weekly grocery budget, that is. For a single adult, between the ages of 19 and 50, the USDA estimates th...

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9 min

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By April McQueen

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Mar 12

Men's Health

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Testosterone

Clean Eating Is Killing Testosterone? The Cost of Modern Fitness Diets

Photo by Pikx By Panther In the age of meal-prepped containers, protein bars with 20-ingredient labels, and “discipline-driven” fasting protocols, many men believe they’re doing everything right f...

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6 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Mar 13

A muscular man with a defined six-pack performs crunches on a red mat in a gym, hands behind his head, eyes closed in focus. A blurred mirror reflection is in the background.

Sculpt Rock-Hard Abs & Arms…NO Equipment

Whether at home, in the gym or outdoors, these two moves will strengthen and tone your arms and abs WITHOUT any equipment. When summer comes, you’ll be ready! 1. Plank Benefits St...

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By Derrick Lane

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Feb 27

Two people embracing closely. One person in a green jacket whispers to another holding a Coca-Cola bottle. Both have dark hair.

5 Reasons Why Men Shouldn’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day

When I was growing up, I had mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. On one hand, I was exhilarated to see the excitement caused by the day. I mean, the anticipation of what “he” was going to do to...

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By BlackDoctor

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Feb 13

Men Have Been Peeing Wrong for Years; Here’s Why

For generations, men have been taught that standing to pee is natural, efficient, and even a badge of masculinity. Bathrooms are designed for it. Culture reinforces it. Few ever question it. But ...

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By Barry Anderson

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Jan 7

4 Ways Black Men Show Signs of Anxiety

I often joke with my male cousins about “guy code”—the unspoken yet universally understood rules that guide their communication, actions, and reactions to one another. Even how men complement eac...

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By Whitney Johns

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Nov 14

Sperm Health Is Declining—Here’s What Every Black Man Should Know

Researchers have known for some time that sperm can deteriorate as men age. These changes can affect various aspects, including the volume of ejaculate, sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm DNA...

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 22

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What areas do you try to improve in spring?

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Fitness

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stair-climbing workout

The Butt-Lifting Stair-Climbing Workout

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Whether you’re climbing actual stairs or using a stair climber, both are easy to use, and you can customize them to suit your fitness level. When used regularly for ...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Mar 11

3-Minute Mini-Workout To Start Your Day

Are you ready for the best 3-minute workouts to start your day? Whoever said that a gut-busting, sweaty workout has to be long was wrong! As a matter of fact, if you do it right, all your work...

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2 min

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By Barry Anderson

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Mar 2

No Gym? No Problem. Try These High-Intensity Micro-Workouts

You’ve probably seen infomercials and advertisements for amazing exercise routines and lifestyles that can completely revolutionize your fitness. Only one problem. Many require ...

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7 min

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By Evan Bollinger

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Feb 19

Women's Health

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Black women

20 Black Women Who Redefined What Health Means

In honor of Women’s History month, this celebrates the cultural figures – writers, artists, activists, athletes, etc – who shifted the conversation about what health and well-being ...

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14 min

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By k. Neycha Herford

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Mar 14

IVF

A Patch Could be the Answer to Pain-Free IVF

Photo by Eye for Ebony on Unsplash Statistics show that the number of Americans who use in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in their fertility journeys has been steadily rising since 2020. While the true...

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By Karen Heslop

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Mar 10

10 Life-Changing Inventions Made By Black Women

While you might not think about who was behind some of the technology you take for granted daily, it might surprise you to know how many of them come from Black women. Throughout history, Black women...

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By Karen Heslop

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Mar 2

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