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- [Loneliness May Be More Dangerous Than You Think—Here’s Why](https://blackdoctor.com/loneliness-may-be-more-dangerous-than-you-think/): You may have seen the headline: Loneliness can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It's a powerful comparison, but it needs some context. With health risks as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes each day, a recent study found that Black people are more likely to feel lonely than the general population. A 2023 article in the American Journal of Epidemiology explains that the smoking comparison helped bring attention to loneliness, but it could oversimplify the research. The more useful message is this: connection matters for your health.
- [You’re Not Lazy, You’re Exhausted: 7 Ways to Beat Burnout](https://blackdoctor.com/interrupt-burnout-before-it-hurts-your-health/): Burnout doesn't always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like functioning on empty — you're showing up, getting it done, holding it together — while running on a tank that's been empty for weeks. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Most of us live this weekly, and most of us have never called it what it actually is.
- [“You’re My Everything”: 10 Phrases that are Signs of Abuse](https://blackdoctor.com/youre-my-everything-10-phrases-that-are-signs-of-abuse/): The text sounds thoughtful: “Let me know where you are so I know you’re safe.”
- [Can a Low-Histamine Diet Help Your CSU?](https://blackdoctor.com/can-a-low-histamine-diet-help-your-csu/): Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a condition in which you can develop itchy wheals and swelling under your skin that last for six weeks or less. These symptoms are driven by the mast cells in your body, as they are associated with the immune system and the body’s inflammatory response. One of the frustrating things about CSU is that you don’t always know what will trigger a flare. It can make living with the condition quite the minefield, and so that’s why many people try to find out as much as possible about potential triggers. Since CSU is essentially the body having an allergic reaction, it’s not unusual for people to ask if they should avoid certain foods. For some, the answer is to give the low-histamine diet a try. Is it the right move for you? Let’s find out a little more about it. 
- [Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes May Be Reversible With Lifestyle Changes](https://blackdoctor.com/diet-exercise-reverse-early-onset-type-2-diabetes/): "In early-onset type 2 diabetes, combining structured aerobic and resistance exercise with a low-calorie diet produces high remission rates, induces fat loss while preserving muscle mass, improves muscle quality and function, enhances cardiovascular health, and leads to meaningful improvements in patient-reported outcomes," concluded a team co-led by Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta.
- [LeBron James Is Playing Through Arthritis and Sciatica — Here’s What Black Men Should Know](https://blackdoctor.com/lebron-james-playing-through-arthritis-and-sciatica/): For more than two decades, LeBron James has made the extraordinary look routine.
- [Nurse Dolly: Meet the Black Nurse Giving Kids the Tools to Speak Up About Their Health](https://blackdoctor.com/nurse-dolly-the-nurse-giving-kids-the-tools-to-speak-up/): Determined to fill that gap, Etta-Tawo came up with an idea in June 2025. By July 2025, she was producing her first episode of the Mini Med School with Nurse Dolly.
- [What Black Adults Over 50 Should Know About the New Flu Shot](https://blackdoctor.com/black-adults-over-50-new-flu-shot/): While you can catch the seasonal flu at any time of year, you’re officially approaching flu season. It’s also the time of year when some people are getting their flu vaccinations. If you haven’t had yours yet and you’re 50 or older, then you have another vaccine option this year that you should know about. It’s new and may be specifically beneficial for you. Here’s what you need to know about it. 
- [You Know Your Weight—But Do You Know These Numbers?](https://blackdoctor.com/you-know-your-weight-but-do-you-know-these-numbers/): Most people can tell you their weight. They may know whether they've gained a few pounds, lost weight recently, or stayed about the same. But ask about their blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, or triglycerides, and the answer may be very different. Your weight can be useful information, but it doesn't tell the whole story about your health. Several other numbers can give you and your doctor a better look at your risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other health problems.
- [The Hidden Danger of “Masked” High Blood Pressure in Older Adults](https://blackdoctor.com/masked-high-blood-pressure-fall-risk-black-seniors/): Researchers said masked high blood pressure involves seniors’ readings appearing normal at a doctor’s office but consistently high at home.
- [Superbowl Quarterback Has Multiple Blood Clots in His Lungs](https://blackdoctor.com/superbowl-quarterback-has-multiple-blood-clots-in-his-lungs/): Jalen Hurts is facing a health challenge that reaches far beyond the football field.
- [Why Tumor Testing Matters More for Black Women with Breast Cancer](https://blackdoctor.com/tumor-testing-for-black-women-with-breast-cancer/): Researchers at Vanderbilt Health and the genomic testing company Agendia published a study in npj Breast Cancer that looked at more than 1,000 women with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, one of the most common forms of the disease. Using two genomic tests, they sorted tumors by their molecular behavior rather than by appearance alone.
- [3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing](https://blackdoctor.com/common-drugs-older-adults-might-be-overusing/): The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older adults. More studies follow, confirming those findings.
- [The Emotional Side of a Cancer Trial No One Warns You About](https://blackdoctor.com/the-emotional-side-of-a-cancer-trial/): While everyone’s route to dealing with cancer treatment can vary, participating in a clinical trial can be a part of the journey for some people. According to a 2024 review of oncology clinical trial data, about 7.1 percent of people who were undergoing treatment for cancer also joined a cancer treatment clinical trial. Although clinical trials can offer more focused care and access to treatment options that aren’t yet available to others, they also carry risks. The new medication may have unforeseen side effects or be less effective than your current regimen. One issue that you may not consider before participating in a clinical trial is how it may affect your mental health, so it’s good to know what to expect. 
- [Jalen Hurts’ Season Ends After Doctors Find Blood Clots in His Lungs](https://blackdoctor.com/jalen-hurts-season-ends-after-blood-clots/): Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback’s lungs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- [New Clinical Trial Looks to Help Black Women Follow Through on Mammograms](https://blackdoctor.com/mammogram-screening-clinical-trial/): For some Black women, the barrier to a mammogram isn’t scheduling an appointment. It’s actually making it through the door. A new clinical trial is testing whether a more personalized approach can help close that gap and improve compliance with routine breast cancer screening.
- [Do I Have Asthma? All You Need To Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatments](https://blackdoctor.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-asthma/): Asthma is a long-term condition, but there are ways to keep it under good control so that you feel your best.
- [4 Weight Loss Myths That Set Us Up to Quit](https://blackdoctor.com/weight-loss-myths-that-set-us-up-to-quit/): If your next thought was some version of what is wrong with me, let’s interrupt it before it settles in. Your body is built to push back against weight loss, and it does so in ways scientists can measure. A stall in weight loss progress is usually your body doing exactly what it was designed to do.
- [5 Ways to Get Kids to Eat More Veggies Without the Fight](https://blackdoctor.com/ways-to-get-kids-to-eat-more-veggies/): Let’s be honest: we love our kids, but they are a handful! Finding the energy to encourage (or force?) them to eat their veggies just doesn’t exist.
- [Is It Menopause or Something Else? Here’s How Black Women Can Tell](https://blackdoctor.com/menopause-or-something-how-black-women-can-tell/): Then somebody says, “Girl, that's menopause.”
- [7 Superfoods That Will Give You The Most Energy When You’re Feeling Drained](https://blackdoctor.com/7-energy-boosting-foods/): It’s no coincidence that when you eat delicious and fulfilling, comforting food, you tend to get into a relaxed state that can cause you to drift off at any given moment. As the popular saying goes - you are what you eat. So, on those days when you have to wake up at 5 a.m. to get your kids ready for school, prep for that big presentation at work, pick up groceries on the way home and proceed to transform those groceries into a nice dinner, you’ll definitely want to avoid the heavy, comforting foods and grab something that can both satisfy your hunger and provide you with some energy to make it through your day.
- [Bladder Leaks After a Hysterectomy? Here’s What Can Help](https://blackdoctor.com/bladder-leaks-after-a-hysterectomy-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-saving or improve quality of life, it still carries risks and potential complications. Some of these can include bleeding, developing blood clots, bladder damage, infection, or damage to the ureter. Although damage to the bladder can lead to incontinence, some people experience this issue once they’ve had a hysterectomy. Black American women, in particular, have to consider that risk as they may be more likely to undergo hysterectomies to treat benign conditions like fibroids instead of less invasive procedures. Here’s what you need to know.
- [“I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: Overlooked Signs of Perimenopause](https://blackdoctor.com/overlooked-signs-of-perimenopause/): For some women, the answer may be perimenopause.
- [120+ Weight Loss: “Be Better Than Your Best Excuse”](https://blackdoctor.com/100-weight-loss-be-better-than-your-best-excuse/): What Browne did: Browne changed his eating habits after realizing that his training alone wasn’t enough. Instead of relying on traditional Southern comfort foods such as macaroni and cheese, he began focusing on lean protein, rice, and vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, and asparagus. He maintained carbohydrates in his diet rather than cutting them out entirely and aimed for approximately 2,700 calories a day to support his training. That number was specific to his needs and shouldn’t be treated as a universal weight loss target.
- [Lil Jon Opens Up About Losing His Son—and the Grief No Parent Is Prepared For](https://blackdoctor.com/lil-jon-opens-up-about-losing-his-son-and-the-grief-no-parent-is-prepared-for/): For a performer whose voice can fill an arena, Lil Jon is sharing something far more intimate: the pain of being a father who has lost his son.
- [The Ovarian Cancer Survival Gap Black Women Still Face](https://blackdoctor.com/the-ovarian-cancer-survival-gap-black-women-face/): In August 2026, researchers led by the University of Pittsburgh, working with the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, published findings in JAMA Network Open that are hard to look away from. They followed 2,544 women treated for epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common form of the disease, and matched each woman's home address to the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index. That index rates a neighborhood on factors such as poverty, housing, transportation, and education.
- [Can’t Sleep? Try Changing This One Thing in Your Bedroom](https://blackdoctor.com/cant-sleep-try-changing-this-in-your-bedroom/): Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t just about rest. That’s the time your body uses to ensure that it’s functioning well. If you’re not sleeping well, it may affect your immune system, respiration, cognitive skills, appetite, cardiovascular health, and more. That’s why the recommendation to get enough sleep can be at the cornerstone of so much preventive health advice. Of course, that discussion usually leads to questions about what it takes to sleep well. This may mean relaxing before bed, keeping the room cool, and avoiding distractions. While that sounds simple, there’s one factor you shouldn’t assume is the same for everyone: the room temperature. How cool is cool when you’re an older adult?
- [What Happens When Your Hospital Stops Delivering Babies?](https://blackdoctor.com/what-happens-when-your-hospital-stops-delivering-babies/): Imagine being eight months pregnant and finding out that the hospital where you planned to deliver your baby is closing its maternity ward. Now you need to find another hospital, and who knows how far that will be from your home? You may need a new delivery plan and someone who can get you there when labor begins.
- [Could Tai Chi and Mindfulness Help Ease Cancer Recovery? New Study Says Yes](https://blackdoctor.com/tai-chi-mindfulness-cancer-recovery/): Mindfulness meditation or tai chi can help cancer survivors feel better, a new study says.
- [Gatorade Recall: Before You Drink Another Bottle, Read This](https://blackdoctor.com/gatorade-recall-before-you-drink-read-this/): If you usually drink Gatorade to rehydrate, then now’s a great time to check what you have at home. That’s because PepsiCo initiated a voluntary recall of several batches of Gatorade on September 25, 2026. They informed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that four of their Gatorade products didn’t have the correct labels declaring the colors Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6. Here’s what you need to know. 
- [Starting Dialysis? Here’s What to Expect](https://blackdoctor.com/starting-dialysis-heres-what-to-expect/): Dialysis is a life-saving medical treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to efficiently filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the blood. 
- [17 Signs of an Abuser You May Have Missed (Man or Woman)](https://blackdoctor.com/17-signs-of-abuser-man-or-woman/): Abuse doesn’t always begin with obvious warning signs. Sometimes, it starts with subtle comments, seemingly harmless jealousy, or small acts of control that are easy to mistake for love, concern, or commitment. Over time, these behaviors can become patterns that leave you questioning your judgment, doubting your worth, or feeling like you’re walking on eggshells around someone you care about. Recognizing the signs of an abuser isn’t always easy, especially when manipulation is disguised as affection. In this article, we’ll explore the red flags you may have overlooked, the behaviors that can signal an unhealthy or abusive relationship, and why trusting your instincts matters.
- [The Grocery Shopping Habits People With FSGS Swear By](https://blackdoctor.com/grocery-shopping-habits-people-with-fsgs-swear-by/): For many people living with FSGS, grocery shopping becomes one of the most intimidating parts of managing the disease. Foods that once seemed harmless suddenly come with questions about sodium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, preservatives, and whether they're helping—or hurting—your kidneys. The good news is that eating in a kidney-friendly way doesn't require throwing out everything in your pantry or completely changing the way you eat overnight. Most people find that success comes from building a handful of consistent shopping habits instead of trying to be perfect.
- [5 Ways Hemp Oil Can Help Your Skin This Fall](https://blackdoctor.com/ways-hemp-oil-can-help-your-skin-this-fall/): While you may welcome the cooler temperatures of fall, it can also mean making some changes to your skincare routine. Even if you’re used to adjusting your routine every year to keep your skin healthy, it can’t hurt to explore new options. One option worth considering this fall is hemp oil. There’s some information out there about the potential health benefits of hemp oil, but have you seen what it can do for your skin? Let’s get into it!
- [How One Lupus Medication May Help Guard Against Heart Disease](https://blackdoctor.com/lupus-heart-disease-risk-hydroxychloroquine-study/): Lupus patients can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease if they consistently take their medication, a new study says.
- [What the CARE for Moms Act Could Mean for Black Mothers](https://blackdoctor.com/what-the-care-for-moms-act-could-mean-for-black-mothers/): Those are some of the gaps a federal bill called the CARE for Moms Act is trying to address.
- [Chronic Disease Prevention: It’s Never Too Late](https://blackdoctor.com/preventing-chronic-disease/): Prevention! It is one of the buzzwords that pops up these days during conversations about health and wellness. We all know that it is important to eat in moderation and increase our exercise routine to help avoid serious diseases. On the other hand, what does it mean for those who already have a chronic disease or have extra weight to lose? I deal with this question daily in my Long Island, NY practice and I always say, “It’s never too late for prevention.”
- [“TD Changed How I Saw Myself—Here’s What Helped”](https://blackdoctor.com/td-changed-how-i-saw-myself-heres-what-helped/): Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) doesn’t just change the way the body moves. It also changes the way we view that body, in mirrors, in photos, in videos, and most of all, in our own mind’s eye.  
- [Clinical Trials Need More Black Voices. Here’s How You Can Help Shape the Future of Medicine ](https://blackdoctor.com/black-representation-clinical-trials-future-medicine/): Many Black Americans hesitate to participate in clinical research. While today’s clinical trials operate under strict ethical and safety standards, long-standing distrust of the healthcare system, fueled in part by historical injustices such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, continues to discourage many Black Americans from participating in clinical research. 
- [Legendary Singer Dionne Warwick Recovering After Not Being Able to Stand Nor Walk](https://blackdoctor.com/legendary-singer-dionne-warwick-recovering-after-not-being-able-to-stand-nor-walk/): Legendary singer, Dionne Warwick is recovering after leg and foot pain forced her to cancel an October 11 appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York. The 85-year-old singer had been scheduled to participate in the Deborah Silver & Fabulous Friends: Voices for ALS benefit at Zankel Hall. On October 13, her representative told PEOPLE she was feeling “much better.”
- [7 Home Remedies That Save You Money](https://blackdoctor.com/7-home-remedies-that-save-you-money/): Fortunately, some everyday kitchen staples can serve double duty as ingredients in nutritious meals and simple home remedies. For example, garlic, oatmeal, fruit, and salt can help with certain everyday health concerns when used appropriately.
- [Plot Twist: Soul Food Can Be Scrumptious AND Healthy—Here’s How](https://blackdoctor.com/soul-food-can-be-scrumptious-and-healthy-heres-how/): When you think about soul food, you may focus on the mouthwatering taste and the memories of lively family dinners. However, some of these meals may offer another benefit many people haven’t considered. They can be good for your skin. Although you have many options when it comes to skincare products, some evidence suggests that what you eat can also boost your skin’s health. Foods high in certain nutrients that encourage the production of collagen, elastin, and other proteins needed to repair and maintain healthy skin can help. You may also benefit from foods with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help block harmful UV rays or minimize their effects.
- [CGM Numbers Aren’t Grades—Here’s How to Read Them](https://blackdoctor.com/cgm-numbers-arent-grades-heres-how-to-read-them/): If you wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it's easy to get caught up with the numbers. One meal sends your glucose up. A stressful afternoon changes your reading. Your favorite breakfast suddenly gives you a different result than it did last week. Before long, you may start looking at every number as “good” or “bad.” But that’s not the point of a CGM.
- [Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women: How to Find Them](https://blackdoctor.com/triple-negative-breast-cancer-clinical-trials/): 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, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). TNBC is more common in women under 40, Black women, or women with a BRCA1 gene mutation.
- [New Medicaid Work Requirements Could Put Coverage at Risk. What You Should Know](https://blackdoctor.com/medicaid-work-requirements-could-put-coverage-at-risk/): A sweeping change to Medicaid is heading to court. Enrollees and medical groups from five states have filed a lawsuit saying new federal work requirements could strip coverage from people with serious health conditions, including diabetes, HIV and cancer.
- [A Dermatologist Explains: How to Turn Your HS Flare Into Flare Care](https://blackdoctor.com/a-dermatologist-explains-how-to-turn-your-hs-flare-into-flare-care/): An HS flare can bring frustration, anxiety, and discomfort, but changing the way we talk about those moments can make a difference.
- [5 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Kids’ Vaccines](https://blackdoctor.com/ways-to-take-the-fear-out-of-kids-vaccines/): The updated recommendations offer parents, caregivers and health care providers practical ways to make vaccination a more comfortable experience. Strategies include using distraction, offering physical comfort, applying numbing medication and, when appropriate, choosing faster or less invasive ways to administer certain vaccines.
- [What Does a Breast Cancer Lump Feel Like?](https://blackdoctor.com/what-does-a-breast-cancer-lump-feel-like/): A breast lump is a tissue growth that appears inside your breast. Finding a lump in your breast can be a scary and worrying experience. 
- [7 Fall Favorites That BURN Fat](https://blackdoctor.com/fall-foods-that-burn-fat/): Here are some fall foods that can actually help you BURN fat...
- [Can Personalized Telehealth Help Black Patients Control High Blood Pressure?](https://blackdoctor.com/personalized-telehealth-high-blood-pressure-trial/): High blood pressure is often called a silent killer because it can damage the heart, blood vessels, and brain without causing noticeable symptoms. For Black Americans, the stakes are particularly high. Black adults experience higher rates of hypertension and are more likely to experience a first stroke than their white counterparts.
- [“It Takes Two”: Supportive Wife Helps Diabetic Husband Lose 100+ Pounds](https://blackdoctor.com/wife-helps-diabetic-husband-lose-weight/): When Brandon Lewis was told that he was prediabetic, the news went in one ear and out the other. In fact, the Dallas-based comedian and actor kept the news from his wife, Seckeita, and took a two-year hiatus from seeing his doctor.
- [How People With MS Stay Cool During Summer Heat Waves](https://blackdoctor.com/how-people-with-ms-stay-cool-during-summer-heat-waves/): RELATED: 8 Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat with MS
- [A Sunday Night Habit That Can Make Your Week 10x Better](https://blackdoctor.com/a-sunday-night-habit-to-make-your-week-10x-better/): That Sunday-night worry is common. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 26 percent of adults said they often or almost always have a harder time falling asleep on Sundays than other nights. Worry about work is also a common reason people lose sleep. For many Black families, Sunday preparation may also include hair routines, church commitments, caregiving, children's activities, transportation, meal planning, and work schedules that don't always fit neatly into a 9-to-5 routine.
- [Your Favorite Junk Food Could Be Feeding More Than Cravings](https://blackdoctor.com/your-favorite-junk-food-could-be-feeding-more-than-cravings/): The findings suggest that junk food “may harm your gut in ways that ripple up to your brain,” lead researcher Dr. Nyasha Chagwedera, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, said in a news release.
- [An Expert Explains: The Four Stages of Periodontal Disease](https://blackdoctor.com/an-expert-explains-the-four-stages-of-periodontal-disease/): Periodontal disease doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode of An Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes discusses the four stages of gum disease—from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis—and what happens to your gums, teeth, and supporting bone as the condition progresses.
- [HS and Dating: When (and How) Do You Tell Someone?](https://blackdoctor.com/hs-and-dating-when-and-how-do-you-tell-someone/): For people living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can cause painful lumps, abscesses, tunnels, drainage, and scarring, dating can come with another layer of anxiety: When do I tell someone I have HS—and what will happen when they see it?
- [When Sex Is Scary: Signs You’re In A Sexually Abusive Relationship](https://blackdoctor.com/when-sex-is-scary-signs-youre-in-a-sexually-abusive-relationship/): Domestic violence (DV) is not a new phenomenon. Individuals are generally aware that when one person in an intimate relationship uses tactics to control the other partner in the relationship (physical abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, stalking, etc.), it is considered DV or intimate partner violence (IPV).
- [Top 5 Tips for Finding the Right Plus-Size Exercise Clothes](https://blackdoctor.com/tips-for-finding-plus-size-exercise-clothes/): According to an online survey of 130 women who wore size 14 clothing and above and exercised twice per week, what they wore could influence their workout. When they were satisfied with how their exercise clothes fit and looked, they experienced better body image and had more confidence in their appearance. If they weren’t happy with what they were wearing, however, they felt less confident and more likely to avoid working out. 
- [Neuropathy During Chemo: The Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore](https://blackdoctor.com/neuropathy-during-chemo-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore/): Doctors can use different treatment protocols to treat cancer. One of those options is chemotherapy, where certain medications are used to kill or stop the growth of cancer and other fast-growing cells. Your doctor may recommend chemotherapy to ease your symptoms by shrinking tumors, treat the condition entirely, or reduce your risk of having the tumors return. While chemotherapy can be effective on its own or when combined with other types of treatment, it can also cause side effects that have to be managed well. You may be familiar with issues such as mouth sores, nausea, and hair loss, but what about neuropathy? Here’s what you need to know. 
- [Your Sleep Position Can Make Your Sinuses Worse](https://blackdoctor.com/your-sleep-position-can-make-your-sinuses-worse/): You finally get into bed, ready to rest—and suddenly your nose feels blocked. You roll onto one side, breathe a little easier, then wake up with the other nostril stuffed.
- [What to do if Painful Erections Wake You Up](https://blackdoctor.com/what-to-do-if-painful-erections-wake-you-up/): While it’s typical for men to experience erections in their sleep, it usually occurs without disturbing them. However, for a small percentage of men, nighttime erections are a painful and anxiety-inducing experience. Occasionally, this can affect men with Peyronie’s disease as well. The main distinction between some of the men who have sleep-related painful erections (SRPE) and Peyronie’s disease is that they don’t have any deformities of the penis. They also don’t experience painful erections when awake. Nevertheless, both conditions can exist simultaneously. 
- [A Dermatologist Explains: How to Help Your Partner Understand HS](https://blackdoctor.com/a-dermatologist-explains-how-to-help-your-partner-understand-hs/): Talking to your partner about hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) isn’t always easy, especially when you’re still figuring out how to explain the condition yourself. But you don’t have to navigate that conversation alone.
- [The Powerful Link Between Exercise and Better Cancer Outcomes](https://blackdoctor.com/exercise-during-cancer-treatment-survival-benefits/): Exercise is already recommended to help people with cancer manage fatigue and improve quality of life. Now, there is evidence that the benefits may go further.
- [Pregnancy Is Only Part of the Journey: Why Black Women Need More Support After Childbirth](https://blackdoctor.com/why-black-women-need-more-support-after-childbirth/): A new Harris Poll study, Where Maternal Health Support Is Falling Short in America, highlights persistent gaps in maternal healthcare, including mental health support, access to care, patient education, and postpartum follow-up. The findings show that women want a healthcare system that offers more information, stronger support, and continuous care before, during, and after childbirth. The need is especially urgent for Black women, who face a 166 percent higher rate of severe maternal complications—such as preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and sepsis—than white women.
- [New Treatments for Gout: What Black Patients Should Know About Advances in Care](https://blackdoctor.com/treatments-for-gout-what-black-patients-should-know/): If you've ever had gout, you’re familiar with the sudden pain—usually in your big toe—that often yanks you out of a dead sleep. It's a seriously debilitating condition. But for way too long, it has been brushed off as something you just had to suffer through until it eventually went away.
- [Sis, a Vacation Won’t Fix Your Burnout – But This Might…](https://blackdoctor.com/sis-a-vacation-wont-fix-your-burnout/): Nowadays, it seems like everyone is experiencing some form of emotional overwhelm and exhaustion. Enter burnout to the scene. From the demands of motherhood, grinding on your side hustle, and working 10-hour days… we’re tired and wired. Work-life balance isn’t as glamorous or easy as we once thought, and movies like “The Devil Wears Prada” hold up a glass mirror to what working in toxic workplace culture does to the mind and body. 
- [5 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis Scars](https://blackdoctor.com/5-ways-to-prevent-psoriasis-scars/): Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by the rapid growth of skin cells, leading to scaling, inflammation, and thick, silvery patches on the skin. One of the biggest concerns for many individuals with psoriasis is the potential for scarring, which can cause long-lasting aesthetic and psychological impacts. Fortunately, with proper care and management, psoriasis scarring can be minimized or prevented. In this article, we will explore key strategies to prevent psoriasis scars and promote healthy skin healing.
- [Eating More Whole Grains Could Protect Your Heart, New Research Suggests](https://blackdoctor.com/whole-grains-lower-heart-disease-risk/): Four to six servings of whole grains a day may be the sweet spot for protecting your heart.
- [Postpartum Depression is Rising in Black Mothers – Here’s What Helps](https://blackdoctor.com/postpartum-depression-is-rising-in-black-mothers/): In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers at Kaiser Permanente Southern California looked at more than 442,000 pregnancies between 2010 and 2021. Across the board, postpartum depression roughly doubled over the decade, climbing from 9.4 percent of new mothers to about 19 percent.
- [UC Shouldn’t Keep You From a Night Out – Here’s How to Plan Ahead](https://blackdoctor.com/uc-shouldnt-keep-you-from-a-night-out/): But when you’re living with ulcerative colitis (UC), going out can come with a mental checklist that other people may never consider: Where’s the nearest restroom? What can I eat? What if I suddenly need to leave? What if I have an accident?
- [7 Foods Black Women Can Eat for Healthier Ovaries](https://blackdoctor.com/foods-black-women-can-eat-for-healthier-ovaries/): Can what ends up in your grocery cart protect your ovaries? 
- [12 Snacks You Need to Eat After Turning 35](https://blackdoctor.com/12-snacks-you-should-eat-after-turning-35/): Yes, we know you "look good for your age." But that's not the point. After you hit a certain age, things start to change. Especially when the afternoon slump hits, and dinner is still hours away. You may reach for chips, cookies, or another cup of coffee—and hope it will carry you through.
- [Black Women, Stop Tracking Calories and Start Tracking Hormones](https://blackdoctor.com/stop-tracking-calories-and-start-tracking-hormones/): That doesn't mean calories never matter or that every symptom comes down to hormones. Instead, some women are taking a wider view of wellness. Tracking how you feel can help you learn what's normal for your body and give you useful information to bring to your doctor. The key is to use that information as a guide—not to replace one obsession with another. Here are five reasons this approach is getting more attention.
- [ADHD Clinical Trials: How You Can Help Shape the Future of Treatment](https://blackdoctor.com/adhd-clinical-trials-how-you-yes-you-can-help-shape-the-future-of-treatment/): The good news? There’s something powerful we can do: participate in ADHD clinical trials.
- [Legendary R&B Singer, Freddie Jackson, Passes Away at 70](https://blackdoctor.com/legendary-rb-singer-freddie-jackson-passes-away-at-70/): For millions of R&B fans, Freddie Jackson’s voice was inseparable from love.
- [An Expert Explains: Understanding and Preventing Tooth Decay](https://blackdoctor.com/an-expert-explains-understanding-and-preventing-tooth-decay/): Tooth decay is common, but it can often be prevented with the right care and attention. Knowing what causes cavities and recognizing the early warning signs can help you protect your oral health and address concerns early.
- [7 Benefits Of Drinking Hot Water](https://blackdoctor.com/benefits-of-drinking-hot-water/): Let’s delve deeper to uncover 7 benefits of drinking hot water that can improve your health:
- [Tatyana Ali: “The Solutions to Black Maternal Health Already Exist”](https://blackdoctor.com/tatyana-ali-the-solutions-to-black-maternal-health/): Tatyana Ali has spent years talking about what went wrong when she gave birth to her first son. Now, she wants the conversation to focus more on what can go right.
- [Clinical Trials Outreach: From Black Women to Black Women](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trials-outreach-black-women/): Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments, but there's a persistent issue of the underrepresentation of Black women in these studies. This disparity was highlighted during a recent "Peach Table Talk" discussion on BlackDoctor, featuring healthcare professionals and advocates focused on endometrial cancer awareness.
- [10 Simple Recipes That Support Healthier Cholesterol Levels](https://blackdoctor.com/recipes-that-support-healthier-cholesterol-levels/): What if you went further, though? Instead of making general changes, what if you could specifically aim for foods that are meant to reduce your bad cholesterol? For example, foods like oatmeal, white beans, avocado, eggplant, carrots, nuts, salmon, kiwifruit, berries, cauliflower, and soy-based products can help to lower your cholesterol levels. Including high-fiber foods can also help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
- [BlackDoctor Film Festival is Now Streaming](https://blackdoctor.com/bdff/): The BlackDoctor Film Festival is now on your screen!
- [10 Foods That Help You Burn The Most Fat](https://blackdoctor.com/foods-that-suppress-your-appetite/): Full of fiber and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, avocados suppress appetite when eaten in moderation. In fact, the fats in these little guys send signals to your brain that tell your stomach that it's full!
- [When Weight Bias Delays a Diagnosis, Here’s How Black Patients Can Self-Advocate](https://blackdoctor.com/when-weight-bias-delays-a-diagnosis/): RELATED: Weightism: Is Weight Bias Just As Harmful as Obesity?
- [4 Immune-Boosting Foods To Prepare For Cold Season](https://blackdoctor.com/immune-boosting-foods-for-cold-season/): As you prepare for flu season, consider natural ways to lower your risk of getting the flu or the common cold year-round by adding more immune-boosting foods to your everyday diet. Your immune system defends the body against infections. Having a healthy immune system not only helps protect against the common cold or flu, but also serious illnesses like cancer.
- [Could a New Approach Make IUD Insertion Less Painful?](https://blackdoctor.com/iud-insertion-pain-anesthetic-clinical-trial/): A bit of carefully placed local anesthesia can significantly reduce pain among women receiving an IUD, a new study says.
- [Strength Training 101: A Guide To Building Muscle Safely At Any Age](https://blackdoctor.com/strength-training-a-guide-to-building-muscle/): 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. 
- [6 Satisfying Soups You’ll Savor All Season](https://blackdoctor.com/satisfying-soups-youll-savor-all-season/): Here are six flavorful autumn soups to add to your rotation.
- [Grocery Shopping With Diabetes Starts With These 4 Tips](https://blackdoctor.com/grocery-shopping-for-diabetes/): Grocery shopping usually isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of fun activities. For diabetics, it can seem especially overwhelming. The carbohydrates! The sugar! Making healthy choices! But with a little planning, grocery shopping can be a powerful tool for meeting goals, from managing blood sugar levels to losing weight.
- [15 Easy Ways To Eat Less (& Still Feel Full)](https://blackdoctor.com/how-to-eat-less-but-feel-full/): The most basic way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories. Did you know that there are some very easy ways to drop up to a pound a week - just by trimming 500 calories each day?
- [CIDP Glossary: Terms You Should Know](https://blackdoctor.com/cidp-glossary-terms-you-should-know/): Learning about Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) can feel overwhelming. You might hear words from your doctor or read online that make your head spin. Don’t worry—we’ve got you. This interactive glossary breaks down CIDP-related terms in plain language, explains how they affect your body, and gives tips for remembering them.
- [The Sickle Cell Comfort Kit: What to Keep Ready for Difficult Days](https://blackdoctor.com/sickle-cell-comfort-kit-what-to-keep-ready/): If you're living with sickle cell disease, you already know a pain crisis doesn't send a warning text. According to the CDC, sickle cell disease (SCD) affects an estimated one in 365 Black or African American births in the U.S., and more than 90 percent of people living with SCD in this country are non-Hispanic Black or African American. For many people in our community, managing an illness that can flare without notice is a reality they understand firsthand.
- [Could an Outbreak Be Spreading Near You? Now You Can Check](https://blackdoctor.com/could-an-outbreak-be-spreading-near-you/): Families often hear about measles or whooping cough outbreaks after they are already happening, but this project could eventually make that information easier to see.
- [Barack Obama on 34 Years With Michelle: “I Won the Lottery”](https://blackdoctor.com/barack-obama-on-34-years-with-michelle/): On October 3, Michelle and Barack Obama marked 34 years of marriage.
- [2 in 5 College Athletes Have Had Suicidal Thoughts—Know the Signs](https://blackdoctor.com/college-athletes-suicidal-thoughts-know-the-signs/): Nearly two in five college athletes say they have grappled with suicidal thoughts, according to a new survey of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes.
- [It’s Not ‘Just Playing’, Protective Or Love: 12 Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship](https://blackdoctor.com/its-not-just-playing-protective-or-love-12-signs-youre-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 relationships, which include physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional or psychological abuse, swear they’ll never get into another one -- only to find themselves in yet another sticky situation.
- [Why Does Traveling Make You Constipated? What Your Gut Needs](https://blackdoctor.com/why-does-traveling-make-you-constipated/): Not pooping today doesn't necessarily mean you're constipated.
- [7 Ways To Eat Good On A Hood Budget](https://blackdoctor.com/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 ways to upgrade their diet without breaking the bank. Well, I can dig it. And since I've been striving to sustain the healthy grind in my life personally since way back in the food stamp days, I think I may have a few tips to share.
- [New Study Explores Nerve Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy](https://blackdoctor.com/spinal-cord-stimulation-diabetic-neuropathy/): Spinal cord stimulation blunted pain and improved sensation in patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy, researchers reported Sept. 9  in the journal Diabetes Care. 
- [BET Host and Radio Personality, Passes Away At 58](https://blackdoctor.com/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.
- [BlackDoctor Launches First-Ever Medical Advisory Board](https://blackdoctor.com/blackdoctor-launches-first-ever-medical-advisory-board/): CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackDoctor, the leading health and wellness platform for Black America, today announced its first Medical Advisory Board. The board brings together eight physicians from across the country. They will help inform the company's product and content development strategy for clinicians, advance its health education efforts, help shape new products and tools and facilitate strategic engagements across the healthcare ecosystem.

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## Contributors
- [Dr. Monique Gary](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/dr-monique-gary/): Dr. Monique Gary, also known as "Dr. Mo," is a breast surgeon and wellness advocate. She serves as the Medical Director of the cancer and breast program at Grand View Health/Penn Cancer Network. Dr. Gary is dedicated to addressing health disparities for marginalized communities and promoting holistic wellness.
- [Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell (Dr. BCW)](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/dr-bayo-curry-winchell-dr-bcw/): Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, also known as Dr. BCW, is a board-certified physician dedicated to health equity and community well-being. She serves as the Medical Director for Saint Mary’s Urgent Care Group in Reno, NV, and is involved with the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team and Child Protective Services. Dr. BCW is passionate about improving health literacy and advocating for underrepresented communities.
- [Joyce Idehen, MD](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/joyce-idehen-md/): Joyce earned her Bachelor's in Nursing from Prairie View A&M before completing her medical degree at the American University of Antigua. She is the Social Media Manager for Black Girl White Coat, a nonprofit that mentors and motivates underrepresented minorities in medicine.
- [Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/sidney-hankerson-md-mba/): Dr. Sidney Hankerson is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Community Engagement in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai and Director of Mental Health Equity Research. His work focuses on reducing racial disparities in mental health, particularly among Black men. He serves on the NFL’s Mental Wellness Committee, is a 2nd opinion physician for the NBA, and was recognized by the National Academy of Medicine as an emerging leader in health.
- [Lisa Fitzpatrick](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/lisa-fitzpatrick/): Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick is a board-certified infectious diseases physician and medical epidemiologist with a background in public health. She is the founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, a digital health media company focused on improving patient engagement among Medicaid patients through culturally relevant health information.
- [Eric Meredith](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/eric-meredith-president-at-health-heroes/): Chef Eric Paul is a classically trained chef, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and expert in chronic disease prevention with over 15 years of experience. His work has been featured on major networks like ABC, CBS, and ESPN. Through his nonprofit, Health Heroes, he uses entertainment and technology to make health information more engaging for youth. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and a board member of 100 Black Men of Chicago.
- [Dr. Brenda Faye Merriweather](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/dr-brenda-faye-merriweather/): Dr. Brenda Merriweather is a Clinical Nurse Specialist who recently earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University. With a deep passion for improving care for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, she has held several key roles in prominent healthcare institutions, including Baptist Health System, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, and the National Institutes of Health.
- [Dr. William A. Cooper](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/dr-william-a-cooper/): William A. Cooper is the former founding Medical Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at WellStar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia, and Associate Professor of surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
- [Joseph M. Coney, MD, FACS, FASRS](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/joseph-m-coney-md-facs-fasrs/): Dr. Coney received his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Illinois and his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. After completing his ophthalmology residency at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University, where he is now a Senior Clinical Instructor.
- [Jehan (Gigi) El-Bayoumi, MD, FACP](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/jehan-gigi-el-bayoumi-md-facp/): Dr. El-Bayoumi has dedicated her career to Medical Education, and to providing holistic and compassionate care. She has been duly recognized with numerous local and national awards.
- [Dr. Keith Crawford](https://blackdoctor.com/advisory-board/dr-keith-crawford/): Dr. Keith Crawford has over 25 years of experience in the treatment and management of chronic infectious diseases, particularly HIV disease, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis and more recently, Sar-Cov-2 infection.

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- [Demystifying Mental Health with Dr. Alauna](https://blackdoctor.com/?p=575983): Mental health doesn't have to be mysterious or overwhelming. Dr. Alauna breaks down complex psychological concepts into practical, accessible insights that resonate with real life. From navigating life's most challenging conversations—like discussing end-of-life wishes with loved ones—to managing the anxiety that comes with uncertain times like election seasons, this space offers grounded guidance for your emotional wellbeing. Dr. Alauna also fearlessly addresses the unique mental health challenges facing specific communities, including the profound impact of intergenerational trauma and PTSD in Black America. Whether you're seeking strategies for difficult dialogues, tools for managing stress during turbulent times, or deeper understanding of how history shapes our present-day mental health, you'll find compassionate, culturally aware perspectives that honor both the struggle and the strength in every journey toward healing.
- [Poetry of Healing](https://blackdoctor.com/?p=575923): Poetry of Healing
- [GW Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center](https://blackdoctor.com/?p=575922): GW Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center
- [Real Talk with Just 4 Girlfriends](https://blackdoctor.com/?p=575921): Real Talk with Just 4 Girlfriends

## Clinical Trials
- [A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Brenipatide in Adult Participants with Moderate-to-Severe COPD (RENEW-COPD)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-study-to-evaluate-the-efficacy-and-safety-of-brenipatide-in-adult-participants-with-moderate-to-severe-copd-renew-copd/)
- [A Study Investigating Tersolisib (LY4064809) or Placebo Combined with a CDK4/6 Inhibitor and Endocrine Therapy in Adults with Breast Cancer with a PIK3CA Mutation](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-study-investigating-tersolisib-ly4064809-or-placebo-combined-with-a-cdk4-6-inhibitor-and-endocrine-therapy-in-adults-with-breast-cancer-with-a-pik3ca-mutation/): A Phase 3, Randomized, Double‑blind, Placebo‑controlled Study of LY4064809 (tersolisib) in Combination with a CDK4/6 Inhibitor and Endocrine Therapy in Adults with HR+, HER2‑ Advanced Breast Cancer with a PIK3CA Mutation (PIKALO‑2)
- [A Phase 3 Study of Olomorasib in Combination with Standard of Care in Participants with Resected or Unresectable KRAS G12C-mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (SUNRAY-02)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-phase-3-study-of-olomorasib-in-combination-with-standard-of-care-in-participants-with-resected-or-unresectable-kras-g12c-mutant-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-sunray-02/)
- [Explore the MERCURY Study: Now enrolling adults with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/explore-the-mercury-study-now-enrolling-adults-with-autoimmune-hepatitis-aih/): Help Advance Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) Research
- [A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Active-Controlled Study to Investigate LY4395089/mirikizumab co-administration compared with mirikizumab in Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-phase-2-multicenter-randomized-open-label-active-controlled-study-to-investigate-ly4395089-mirikizumab-co-administration-compared-with-mirikizumab-in-adults-with-moderately-to-severely-active-cr/)
- [A Global Pivotal Placebo-Controlled Study of LY3537982 in Combination with Pembrolizumab and LY3537982 in Combination with Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed and Platinum for the First-line Treatment of Participants with KRAS G12C-Mutant Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (SUNRAY-02)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-global-pivotal-placebo-controlled-study-of-ly3537982-in-combination-with-pembrolizumab-and-ly3537982-in-combination-with-pembrolizumab-pemetrexed-and-platinum-for-the-first-line-treatment-of-partic/)
- [Study Title A Phase 3, randomized, modified double-blind, active controlled, parallel-group, 2-arm study to investigate the safety and immunogenicity of a single dose of a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/study-title-a-phase-3-randomized-modified-double-blind-active-controlled-parallel-group-2-arm-study-to-investigate-the-safety-and-immunogenicity-of-a-single-dose-of-a-21-valent-pneumococcal-conju/)
- [A clinical trial for people who have irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (GZMS) (RENEW-IBS-D)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-clinical-trial-for-people-who-have-irritable-bowel-syndrome-with-diarrhea-gzms-renew-ibs-d/)
- [A Clinical trial for people with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (GZMT) (RENEW-IBS-C)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-clinical-trial-for-people-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome-with-constipation-gzmt-renew-ibs-c/)
- [A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 3 Active Dose Regimens of MORF-057 in Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease (GARNET).](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-phase-2-randomized-double-blind-placebo-controlled-study-to-evaluate-the-safety-and-efficacy-of-3-active-dose-regimens-of-morf-057-in-adults-with-moderately-to-severely-active-crohns-dis/)
- [Randomized, 24-Week, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Proof-of-Concept Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of LY4005130 in Adult Participants with Non-Segmental Vitiligo](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/randomized-24-week-multicenter-double-blind-placebo-controlled-proof-of-concept-study-to-investigate-efficacy-and-safety-of-ly4005130-in-adult-participants-with-non-segmental-vitiligo/)
- [Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Proof of Concept Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of LY4005130 in Adult Participants with Severe Alopecia Areata](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/randomized-multicenter-double-blind-placebo-controlled-proof-of-concept-study-to-investigate-efficacy-and-safety-of-ly4005130-in-adult-participants-with-severe-alopecia-areata/)
- [EMERALD-3: A Phase 2b/3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of MORF-057 in Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/emerald-3-a-phase-2b-3-multicenter-randomized-double-blind-parallel-placebo-controlled-study-of-morf-057-in-adults-with-moderately-to-severely-active-ulcerative-colitis/)
- [A Two-Part Phase 3 Study of LY4170156 in Participants With Platinum-Resistant (Part A) and Platinum-Sensitive (Part B) Ovarian Cancer (FRAmework-01)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-two-part-phase-3-study-of-ly4170156-in-participants-with-platinum-resistant-part-a-and-platinum-sensitive-part-b-ovarian-cancer-framework-01/)
- [FORAGER-2 Study: A clinical research study for people living with bladder cancer and a change in the FGFR3 gene](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/participants-6-months-to/)
- [A Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter, controlled study to evaluate the efficacy andsafety of zanidatamab in combination with physician’s choice chemotherapy compared totrastuzumab in combination with physician’s choice chemotherapy for the treatment ofparticipants with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who have progressed on, or areintolerant to, previous trastuzumab deruxtecan treatment](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/a-phase-3-randomized-open-label-multicenter-controlled-study-to-evaluate-the-efficacy-andsafety-of-zanidatamab-in-combination-with-physicians-choice-chemotherapy-compared-totrastuzumab-in/)
- [Dapirolizumab pegol as an add-on treatment in adults and teens with moderate to severe SystemicLupus Erythematosus (SLE)](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/dapirolizumab-pegol-as-an-add-on-treatment-in-adults-and-teens-with-moderate-to-severe-systemiclupus-erythematosus-sle/)
- [Assess the safety and effectiveness of the J-Valve Transfemoral (TF) System in patients with symptomatic, severe, native aortic valve regurgitation (AR) and AR-dominant mixed aortic valve disease, who are judged by a multi-disciplinary heart team to be at high risk for open surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Condition: Symptomatic, severe (grade 3 or 4), native aortic valve regurgitation (AR) and AR-dominant mixed aortic valve disease.](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/assess-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-the-j-valve-transfemoral-tf-system-in-patients-with-symptomatic-severe-native-aortic-valve-regurgitation-ar-and-ar-dominant-mixed-aortic-valve-disease-who/)
- [Assess the safety and effectiveness of the J-ValveTransfemoral (TF) System in patients with symptomatic, severe, native aorticvalve regurgitation (AR) and AR-dominant mixed aortic valve disease, whoare judged by a multi-disciplinary heart team to be at high risk for opensurgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).](https://blackdoctor.com/clinical-trial/assess-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-the-j-valvetransfemoral-tf-system-in-patients-with-symptomatic-severe-native-aorticvalve-regurgitation-ar-and-ar-dominant-mixed-aortic-valve-disease-whoar/)
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