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Could You Be Eligible for a $500 ACA Refund Check? Here’s What to Know

Nearly one million Americans may receive $500 refund checks for health insurance premiums they paid through the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace, according to the Trump administration. The U.S. Treasury Department began issuing the payments Sept. 30, with most checks expected to arrive in October 2026, ABC News and CBS News reported. The refunds are […]

By Issac Morgan
November 3, 2026

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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Set to Open in Fall 2027

Recruitment will begin in the coming weeks for the inaugural class of medical students at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine as the new Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school ...

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By Magdalena Becker

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Oct 26

BlackDoctor Film Festival is Now Streaming

Tune in virtually and enjoy more than 30 powerful films that showcase the power of storytelling like never before. Get complimentary access to stream them where ever you are thru Nov. 14! Grab your po...

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 23

LeBron James Instagram photo

LeBron James Is Playing Through Arthritis and Sciatica — Here’s What Black Men Should Know

For more than two decades, LeBron James has made the extraordinary look routine. Now 41, James is preparing for his record-breaking 24th NBA season. But keeping his body ready to compete at that level...

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8 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Oct 20

Living Smarter With Diabetes Technology

From CGMs and smart pens to insulin pumps and wearables, diabetes technology is changing how people manage their health. Learn what these tools do and which options could fit your routine.

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Real Talk Rx: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Your guide to understanding the treatment options, dosing, side effects, interactions, and more of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).

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Real Talk Rx: Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Your guide to understanding the treatment options, dosing, side effects, interactions, and more of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.

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Wellness

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SNAP

New SNAP Rules Create More Barriers to Benefits: What You Should Know

Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as the program for food stamps, has declined sharply since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill A...

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By Issac Morgan

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Nov 6

7 Breakfast Fruits That Help Burn Fat All Day

Yes, it’s breakfast time again, and you’re scrambling trying to quickly find something and get out the door. But with that daily rushing usually comes eating something unhealthy that may f...

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4 min

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By Mary Toscano

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Nov 6

sweet potato pie recipes

5 Sweet Potato Pie Recipes You’ll Love This Fall

If you’re already planning for Thanksgiving, then sweet potato pie is likely on the list. That’s understandable, since it’s such a holiday staple. While many people choose the traditional recipe, that...

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11 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Nov 6

cancer clinical trials

Could You Be Eligible for a Cancer Clinical Trial Without Knowing It?

Clinical trials play an essential role in developing new drugs, medical devices, vaccines, and treatment approaches. They also help researchers understand how well therapies work across different popu...

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By Taneia Surles

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Nov 6

Race Against Antimicrobial Resistance: BlackDoctor Film Fest Experts Call for Greater Awareness, Education and Community Action

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat that places vulnerable communities at risk, limits the effectiveness of antibiotics, and requires action from healthcare systems to ens...

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By BlackDoctor

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Nov 5

barre workout

The Barre Workout: What Is It & How Does It Work?

barre /bär/ (noun): a horizontal bar at waist level on which ballet dancers rest a hand for support during exercises If I had a dollar for each time someone mispronounced this single syllable word, I’...

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By Jasmine Danielle

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Nov 5

Brothers, Check In: Protecting Black Men from Prostate Cancer

Download Brothers, Check In: Protecting Black Men from Prostate Cancer

Breast Cancer Is Part of the Story,
Not All of It

Breast cancer may be part of your life, but it doesn’t get to define all of it.

You may be figuring out treatment, managing side effects, adjusting to changes in your body, or wondering what life looks like after cancer. You may also be the person helping someone you love through all of it.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focus on what helps you move forward: understanding your options, asking better questions, finding support, protecting your quality of life, and making space for the parts of life that still bring you joy.

Explore our Breast Cancer Channel for guidance on treatment, side effects, self-advocacy, survivorship, caregiving, intimacy, and life beyond a diagnosis.

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SNAP

New SNAP Rules Create More Barriers to Benefits: What You Should Know

Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as the program for food stamps, has declined sharply since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill A...

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5 min

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By Issac Morgan

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Nov 6

7 Breakfast Fruits That Help Burn Fat All Day

Yes, it’s breakfast time again, and you’re scrambling trying to quickly find something and get out the door. But with that daily rushing usually comes eating something unhealthy that may f...

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4 min

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By Mary Toscano

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Nov 6

sweet potato pie recipes

5 Sweet Potato Pie Recipes You’ll Love This Fall

If you’re already planning for Thanksgiving, then sweet potato pie is likely on the list. That’s understandable, since it’s such a holiday staple. While many people choose the traditional recipe, that...

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11 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Nov 6

cancer clinical trials

Could You Be Eligible for a Cancer Clinical Trial Without Knowing It?

Clinical trials play an essential role in developing new drugs, medical devices, vaccines, and treatment approaches. They also help researchers understand how well therapies work across different popu...

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4 min

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By Taneia Surles

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Nov 6

Race Against Antimicrobial Resistance: BlackDoctor Film Fest Experts Call for Greater Awareness, Education and Community Action

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat that places vulnerable communities at risk, limits the effectiveness of antibiotics, and requires action from healthcare systems to ens...

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3 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Nov 5

TikTok Star & Father of 5 Passes Away from Stomach Cancer at 32

In his final Instagram post, famous TikTok creator, Marcel Johnson was back home, smiling in an armchair beside one of his sons. For followers who had watched the TikTok star share chemotherapy appoin...

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By Tarshua Carter Williamson

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Nov 5

Lifestyle

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TikTok Star & Father of 5 Passes Away from Stomach Cancer at 32

In his final Instagram post, famous TikTok creator, Marcel Johnson was back home, smiling in an armchair beside one of his sons. For followers who had watched the TikTok star share chemotherapy appoin...

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4 min

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By Tarshua Carter Williamson

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Nov 5

sickle cell disease

For This 9-Year-Old, Her Brother Is More Than Family—He’s Her Hope For a Cure

For nine-year-old Alexa Turner, the person who may help give her a life without sickle cell disease has been right beside her all along. Her 13-year-old brother, Amari Rose, is a match. The Alabama si...

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Nov 5

Chris Rock, therapy

Chris Rock on What Therapy Taught Him: “You Are Enough, Sir”

Chris Rock has spent decades making people laugh and saying the uncomfortable things everyone else is thinking. But at 61, the comedian is becoming more comfortable talking about something he hasnR...

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7 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Nov 4

Fitness

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barre workout

The Barre Workout: What Is It & How Does It Work?

barre /bär/ (noun): a horizontal bar at waist level on which ballet dancers rest a hand for support during exercises If I had a dollar for each time someone mispronounced this single syllable word, I’...

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4 min

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By Jasmine Danielle

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Nov 5

effective exercises

How To Incorporate 6 Effective Exercises Into Your Workday

When we’re bogged down with work and meetings, our health is the first thing to take a backseat. We constantly think about it and genuinely want to strive for a healthier lifestyle, but timing and lif...

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4 min

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By Tia Muhammad

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Oct 28

walking workout

3 Signs Your Walking Workout Is Too Easy

Walking is a great form of exercise because you can do it at any time, and it’s easy to include in your daily routine. Contrary to popular belief, you can get a great workout from walking. Studies sho...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 20

strength training

Strength Training 101: A Guide To Building Muscle Safely At Any Age

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost your metabolism and enhance your quality of life — no matter your age. As a physician, Dr. Jillian Foglesong Sta...

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4 min

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By Jason Henderson

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Oct 4

yoga pose, child's pose

Reset Your Entire Body With This Simple Yoga Pose

What does your body feel like when it’s completely at peace? When the body is so relaxed that the mind follows, and you feel safe and completely rested. There aren’t many positions that allow th...

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6 min

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By Camille Cobbs

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Sep 26

strength training, cardio

Strength Training Is Replacing Cardio—Here’s Why

For years, many women were told that exercise meant cardio. Walk longer. Run faster. Get on the treadmill. Burn more calories. For some Black women, especially those over 40, that message is changing....

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9 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Sep 24

Answer the question below

When you’re caring for everyone else, what’s hardest to make time for yourself?

Sleep

Exercise

Eating well

Mental health

Doctor’s appointments

Men's Health

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healthy man

6 Things Every Healthy Man Knows

Being a healthy man is about more than hitting the gym or eating right. It’s about building habits that support your physical health, mental well-being, and quality of life for the long haul. From kno...

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 24

sex drive

Sex Drive Changed? Your Medication Could Be the Reason

When your sex life suddenly feels different, it’s easy to take it personally. Maybe you don’t want sex as often as you used to. You want to be intimate, but your body isn’t respondin...

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9 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 22

dieting

Black Men, Dieting May Not Be As Beneficial As You Think…

For some Black men, the idea of “going on a diet” may bring to mind restriction, sacrifice and giving up the foods they enjoy. And when healthy eating is framed as something that requires constant wil...

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6 min

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By Jason Henderson

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Sep 21

Women's Health

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hysterectomy

Bladder Leaks After a Hysterectomy? Here’s What Can Help

A hysterectomy can be used to treat multiple conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or cancer that affects the uterus, ovary, cervix, or uterine lining. While this procedure can be life-s...

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 17

hormones, calories

Black Women, Stop Tracking Calories and Start Tracking Hormones

For years, wellness advice often centered on one thing: weight. Count your calories. Watch the scale. Eat less. Exercise more. But that approach doesn’t tell the whole story of what’s happ...

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9 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Oct 7

fertility

What I Wish Every Black Woman Knew About Fertility

For more than 30 years, I’ve helped individuals and couples build their families. During that time, I‘ve learned that infertility doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of every race, ethnicity...

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5 min

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By Kim Thornton, MD

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Sep 23

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