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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 is set to open in August. The new accreditation makes the New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine the first HBCU medical school to open in five decades — and the only one located in the Gulf South region.

By Magdalena Becker
October 26, 2026

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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

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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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By Kweli I. Wright

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Oct 20

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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women: How to Find Them

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tests negative for the three molecular components of breast cancer cells: estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, a...

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By Audra Neale

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Oct 13

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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Another Salad Recall Is Hitting Grocery Stores. Here’s What You Should Know

If you like ready-to-eat salads, then you may have come across one of the products that was recalled recently. Made Fresh Salads, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its ready-to-eat deli-style salad...

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 26

An Expert Explains: How Oral Health Affects Your Whole Body

Your mouth can reveal more about your health than you might realize. In this episode of Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes breaks down the connection between oral health and the rest of the body, explai...

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 26

xavier university

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

diet, diet isn't working

6 Reasons Why Your Diet Isn’t Working

Want to know the best way to gain weight? Go on a diet. Sad, but depending on the diet, this is sometimes scientifically true. In a review of long-term diet studies by UCLA, researcher Traci Mann foun...

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By Mary Toscano

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Oct 26

4 Types of Clinical Trials and How They Work

Before a new drug, surgical procedure, or therapy becomes available to the public, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must rigorously test and evaluate it. This testing process involves a serie...

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By Angela

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Oct 26

acne

Good News: Your Acne May Be Helping Your Skin Age Slower!

Sure, bumps, lumps, and pimples can be unsightly. But according to a 2016 study, there’s a silver lining for those who suffer from acne. The bright side? Your skin may age more slowly than that of tho...

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 25

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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A Dermatologist Explains: How HS Can Affect Intimacy and Body Confidence

Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can affect more than your skin. Flares, scarring, drainage, and odor in sensitive areas can change how you feel about your body and make intimacy feel complic...

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 26

breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Prevention: What Black Women Need to Know—and How to Take Action

Lauren McCullough, Ph.D., MSPH, has worked as a cancer epidemiologist for over two decades, focusing on cancer equity and why certain groups and marginalized populations are disproportionately affecte...

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10 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Oct 26

salad, salad recall

Another Salad Recall Is Hitting Grocery Stores. Here’s What You Should Know

If you like ready-to-eat salads, then you may have come across one of the products that was recalled recently. Made Fresh Salads, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its ready-to-eat deli-style salad...

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8 min

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By Karen Heslop

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Oct 26

An Expert Explains: How Oral Health Affects Your Whole Body

Your mouth can reveal more about your health than you might realize. In this episode of Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes breaks down the connection between oral health and the rest of the body, explai...

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1 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 26

xavier university

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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4 min

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By Magdalena Becker

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Oct 26

diet, diet isn't working

6 Reasons Why Your Diet Isn’t Working

Want to know the best way to gain weight? Go on a diet. Sad, but depending on the diet, this is sometimes scientifically true. In a review of long-term diet studies by UCLA, researcher Traci Mann foun...

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7 min

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By Mary Toscano

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Oct 26

Lifestyle

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A Dermatologist Explains: How HS Can Affect Intimacy and Body Confidence

Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can affect more than your skin. Flares, scarring, drainage, and odor in sensitive areas can change how you feel about your body and make intimacy feel complic...

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1 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 26

A Dermatologist Explains: Who Should Be on Your HS Care Team

Managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may take more than visits to your dermatologist. From hormonal changes and mental health to intimacy and relationships, HS can affect several areas of your life,...

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 25

Sjögren’s

5 Foods That Make Eating Easier With Sjögren’s

It’s frustrating, it’s uncomfortable, and at times, it completely restricts what you love to do. Eat! If you’re affected by severe dry mouth, or xerostomia, due to Sjögren’s disease, you’r...

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By Evan Bollinger

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Oct 25

Fitness

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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

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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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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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By Dominique Lambright

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Sep 24

Do These 7 Morning Stretches to Shrink Your Belly

If your stomach looks flatter when you wake up but seems to expand as the day goes on, body fat may not be the only thing involved. Bloating, constipation, tight hip muscles, poor posture and even the...

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By Gwen "FitwithGwen" Jamison

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Sep 9

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Are Pre-Workout Supplements Right For You?

“Pre-workout” is nothing new to most fitness enthusiasts, but I was first introduced to the “miracle” supplement a couple of weeks ago when free samples were being given away at my job. For those of y...

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By Jasmine Danielle

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Aug 31

Answer the question below

If you or a loved one is living with Diabetes, how much do you know about the diabetes technology available today, like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors?

A lot. I could explain my options to someone else.

Some. I know the basics.

A little. I've heard of it but don't know much.

Nothing yet.

Men's Health

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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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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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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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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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By Kim Thornton, MD

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Sep 23

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