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Olandria, depression, Love Island USA

Olandria Says Online Hate Sent Her Into Depression

When Olandria Carthen walked out of the Love Island USA villa, she didn’t just come home to millions of new followers; she came home to millions of people who thought they knew her. And not all of them liked what they thought they knew.

By Kweli I. Wright
September 29, 2026

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Debbie Allen on HIV, ‘A Different World,’ and Why the Conversation Still Matters

We caught up with the amazing multi-hyphenate to talk about working on the reboot of the hit show and HIV and AIDs — then and now.

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8 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Sep 24

menopause

Menopause at Work Is Finally Getting More Attention—Here’s Why It Matters For Black Women

If you’re in the middle of your career and dealing with menopause or perimenopause, you’re not alone. In fact, two out of five women have thought about switching jobs or actually made a change because...

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9 min

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By Jasmine Smith

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Sep 23

Top 5 Diseases Facing Black Women Right Now

I don’t care if I have a hundred more lives in this world; every life I’d still choose to be a Black woman. But being a Black woman is not for the faint of heart. Black women face several ...

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8 min

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By Jenny A. Casiano

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Sep 14

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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medical advisory board

BlackDoctor Launches First-Ever Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Craig Emmitt Cole, Dr. Chikelue Oragwu, Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, Dr. Yele Aluko, Dr. Kristen Harris Nwanyanwu, Dr. Adam Friedman, Dr. Beatrice Williams and Dr. Keisha L. Gibson join the pl...

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 1

An Expert Explains: Being One of the Few Black Women in Dentistry

Dental problems can affect far more than a person’s smile; they can influence comfort, confidence, overall health, and quality of life. Yet barriers to prevention and care can allow common concerns to...

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1 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 1

meat recalled

More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Nationwide

Before meat products hit grocery store shelves or make their way into restaurant kitchens, they’re supposed to undergo federal safety inspection. That’s the standard. But earlier this month, mor...

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By Issac Morgan

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Oct 1

Death Row Inmate Survives Two Lethal Injections

A Tennessee death-row inmate who was expected to become the first woman executed by the state in more than 200 years instead survived an extraordinary attempt to carry out her death sentence. Christa ...

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By Barry Anderson

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Oct 1

rev-kimberly-wright

BlackDoctor House Martha’s Vineyard: Faith Meets Policy Around 340B Reform

Greater transparency in how pharmaceutical savings are being tracked and spent in certain states took centerstage. Watch the faith-based message.

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5 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Sep 30

BlackDoctor Thought Leadership Summit: “Seizures, Science, and Stewardship Closing Gaps in Epilepsy Care”

Leading epilepsy specialists gathered to discuss advances in seizure technology and care during our 2026 Thought-Leadership Summit.

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7 min

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By Kristin Vaughan

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Sep 30

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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suicidal thoughts, college athletes

2 in 5 College Athletes Have Had Suicidal Thoughts—Know the Signs

From an early age, many athletes are taught to prioritize peak performance over their health. This win-at-all-costs mentality can create significant stress. Although some athletes thrive under pressur...

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6 min

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By Cara Jones

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Oct 2

abusive relationship

It’s Not ‘Just Playing’, Protective Or Love: 12 Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship

While it’s no one’s intention to enter into an abusive relationship, many men and women find themselves victims of emotional and physical abuse. In fact, many who’ve escaped abusive relationshi...

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8 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 2

traveling

Why Does Traveling Make You Constipated? What Your Gut Needs

You packed your outfits, made your reservations, survived the airport, and checked into your hotel. There’s just one problem: You haven’t pooped since you left home. Travel constipation is...

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7 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Oct 2

ways to eat healthy on a budget

7 Ways To Eat Good On A Hood Budget

In my work promoting holistic health and fitness through the RBG FIT CLUB, I’ve heard this sentiment more than a few times: “I want to eat healthier, but it’s too expensive!” Many people want wa...

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10 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 2

diabetic neuropathy

New Study Explores Nerve Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

A spinal implant can significantly reduce pain suffered by people with diabetes-related nerve damage, a new study says. Spinal cord stimulation blunted pain and improved sensation in patients sufferin...

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5 min

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By BlackDoctor

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Oct 2

BET Host and Radio Personality, Passes Away At 58

The beautiful longtime broadcaster, host, and jazz vocalist, Angela Stribling, whose career crossed television, radio and the stage, has passed away. The Los Angeles Times reported that she was 58. In...

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5 min

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By Gemma Greene

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Oct 1

Lifestyle

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abusive relationship

It’s Not ‘Just Playing’, Protective Or Love: 12 Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship

While it’s no one’s intention to enter into an abusive relationship, many men and women find themselves victims of emotional and physical abuse. In fact, many who’ve escaped abusive relationshi...

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8 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 2

ways to eat healthy on a budget

7 Ways To Eat Good On A Hood Budget

In my work promoting holistic health and fitness through the RBG FIT CLUB, I’ve heard this sentiment more than a few times: “I want to eat healthier, but it’s too expensive!” Many people want wa...

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10 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Oct 2

BET Host and Radio Personality, Passes Away At 58

The beautiful longtime broadcaster, host, and jazz vocalist, Angela Stribling, whose career crossed television, radio and the stage, has passed away. The Los Angeles Times reported that she was 58. In...

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5 min

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By Gemma Greene

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Oct 1

Fitness

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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

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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7 min

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By Gwen "FitwithGwen" Jamison

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Sep 9

pre-workout supplements

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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5 min

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By Jasmine Danielle

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Aug 31

safety tips for working out

8 Safety Tips For Working Out In The Summer Heat

It may be hot outside, but that doesn’t mean your fitness goals have to take a summer vacation. Whether you’re working toward your #SummerBodyGoals, trying to build strength, improve your endurance or...

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3 min

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By Tia Muhammad

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Aug 29

yoga pose

The One Yoga Pose You Should Do Every Morning

There are numerous studies and research showing how yoga can help with various aspects of your body. From improving your internal organ health to even flattening your belly–yoga has been shown t...

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3 min

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By T R Causay

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Aug 14

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.

Did this diabetes technology content help you better understand your options?

Yes, I learned a lot.

Somewhat. I learned a few new things.

Not really. I already knew most of this.

Not really. It didn't answer my questions.

Men's Health

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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

penis exercises

3 Penis Exercises That Improve Your Sex Life

Nearly 65 percent of men over the age of 35 report dealing with some type of erectile dysfunction at one time or another in their life. Also, many men suffer from low testosterone, or low-T, which con...

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4 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Sep 19

health check, Black men

One Health Check Black Men Should Stop Putting Off

“I feel fine.” For many Black men, those three words have become the reason annual checkups get postponed year after year. There is no chest pain, no major symptoms, and no emergency, so t...

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7 min

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By Dominique Lambright

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Sep 18

Women's Health

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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

tennis

10 Reasons Black Women Over 40 Should Try Tennis

Maybe it was watching Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend at this year’s U.S. Open. Or seeing 46-year-old Venus Williams step onto the court at Flushing Meadows once again,...

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8 min

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By Kweli I. Wright

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Sep 14

bra size

Most Women Wear The Wrong Size Bra – Are You One?

Your bra might be one of the most-worn pieces of clothing in your closet, but how often do you actually think about whether it fits correctly? A surprising number of women may be wearing the wrong bra...

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9 min

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By Derrick Lane

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Sep 14

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