Even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves, we probably know someone who did. And even if we don’t know somebody who did, we’ve certainly seen the commercials, heard of the charities, and heard of ...

Being diagnosed with fatty liver disease can come as a surprise to many. Fortunately, depending on the stage of the condition, there are several ways to keep your symptoms from worsening. One thing ...

An inflamed colon is more than just a minor inconvenience. If left untreated, it can become a chronic problem that disrupts daily life, influencing attitudes, behaviors, and how we navigate the world ...

For many in the Black community, this quiet, lingering fear keeps us from making doctor’s appointments, asking about our family’s medical history, or following through on screenings that could save ...

Your home should be your sanctuary — a safe, peaceful space where you can unwind. The only scary stuff in your home should be the scary movies you watch leading up to Halloween. But what if the very ...

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare but treatable condition. Although the symptoms — muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, and loss of coordination — can significantly ...

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the world, and its effects can be acute (lasts for a few days or weeks), subacute (lasts for a few weeks to a few months), or chronic (lasts for three ...

The front man for one of the most well-known funk, rock and soul bands, Sly & the Family Stone, Sly Stone, has passed away. He was 82. “After a prolonged battle with COPD [chronic obstructive ...

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our ...

Death at the hands of gun violence has become a devastating reality for many. According to Johns Hopkins, injuries from guns were the leading cause of death for children and teens ages one to 17 in ...

How can storytelling combat the spread of health misinformation? BlackDoctor.org presents a vital panel discussion moderated by Eric Weisberg (Global CCO, Havas). Explore the strategies and impact of ...

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, leading to an overproduction of white blood cells. While this disease can affect individuals of all racial and ...