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This Clinical Trial Tested an Oral Drug for Diabetic Eye Disease

A new, small-scale clinical trial is giving hope for people living with diabetes who face the threat of blindness due to a complication called diabetic macular edema (DME). An affordable HIV medi...
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Jun 24

WATCH: Black Community Voices on Lupus and Cancer

Join the Choose Healthy Life 2025 National Conclave virtually on Monday, June 23rd at 10:00 a.m. ET! Hear keynote speaker Reverend Al Sharpton and enjoy a special performance by gospel singer...
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Jun 23

BlackDoctor Foundation & AstraZeneca Present: “Community Voices Against Cancer & Lupus”

On Monday, June 23, 2025, the BlackDoctor Foundation, in partnership with AstraZeneca’s Accelerate Change Together (ACT) initiative, will present a groundbreaking panel: Community Voices Against ...
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Jun 18
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A Clinical Trial Found A Diabetes Drug That Also Works For Fatty Liver Disease

A new study shows that a drug called dapagliflozin, originally for diabetes, was found to also treat a serious liver problem called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), also k...
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Jun 12
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These Clinical Trials Produced a Better Eye Drop for Dry Eye Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for a new eye drop called Tryptyr (pronounced Trip-tir). This medicine is the first of its kind to treat eye dryness and help wi...
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Jun 5
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This Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Started as 2 Clinical Trials

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new medication called Zoryve foam. It’s a steroid-free treatment used once a day for plaque psoriasis, a skin condition that ...
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Jun 3
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Thanks to Clinical Trials, We Have a Better Drug for COPD

The FDA just gave the green light to Nucala (mepolizumab), a new medication that is now an official “add-on” treatment for adults battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP...
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Jun 2
This Clinical Trial Treats Knee Pain Through Your Ear

This Clinical Trial Treats Knee Pain Through Your Ear

Knee pain is a debilitating condition affecting millions globally. However, emerging research suggests that easing knee pain might indeed wend through the ear, offering a novel and promising ther...
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May 30

We Pay Either Way! BDO urges we not Cut AOMs coverage by Medi-Cal

The latest budget proposal to cut anti-obesity medication (AOM) coverage by Medi-Cal will cost the state more in the long run – and pose risks to the health of California’s most vulnerable. We ra...
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May 22
This Clinical Trial Helped Treat Migraines Before They Start

This Clinical Trial Helped Treat Migraines Before They Started

Migraines are far more than just severe headaches. For millions, migraines often come with a myriad of disruptive symptoms, including heightened sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, neck pain,...
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May 15
How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Keep Blood Sugar Levels Steady

How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Keep Blood Sugar Levels Steady

Insulin resistance—when your body stops responding to insulin effectively—affects nearly 40% of Americans ages 18 to 44, putting them at risk for a host of health problems includi...
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May 13
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This Chemo Drug Is Safe for Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

A chemotherapy drug taken by mouth has been found to safely and effectively manage sickle cell disease in children, a new study shows. Children taking hydroxyurea had fewer ER visits...
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Apr 21
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