2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (541+ words) Clinical trials let researchers test new drugs, medical devices, and interventions to improve outcomes across many diseases. But in order for these studies to deliver the most impactful results, they need to include participants from different racial and ethnic backgrounds....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1692+ words) For years, Sabrina, a loving wife and grandmother, endured persistent, unexplained neurological symptoms that disrupted her daily life, including hearing loss, severe headaches, vision changes and facial nerve pain. At one point, doctors feared she had cancer. Sabrina underwent a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (700+ words) As you may expect, symptoms like lower back pain, frequent urination, bleeding between periods, and pelvic pain can make traveling difficult. This is especially true if you’re dealing with a long flight. So, what can you do about it? RELATED:…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) We know that young adulthood is typically a period of major transitions: college, careers, financial independence, moving, relationships, and changing healthcare providers. For young adults living with chronic or rare health conditions, those changes can make managing health — and participating…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (68+ words) This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking any drug or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Real Talk Rx: Tysabri® This information is generalized and not intended as specific…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (66+ words) This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking any drug or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Real Talk Rx: Vumerity® This information is generalized and not intended as specific…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (727+ words) I’ve always kept the exact same cell phone number to this day. Out of nowhere, 13 years later, DKMS—the organization that hosted the drive—called me on my cell. They said, “Hi, you attended a bone marrow drive 13 years ago....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1075+ words) BlackDoctor held its inaugural Thought Leadership Summit during the National Medical Association’s Scientific Assembly and Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing together leaders from medicine, public health and healthcare for a series of timely discussions on health equity, patient…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (138+ words) In this powerful conversation, Dr. Khabele breaks down the importance of early detection, genetic testing, and self-advocacy in the fight against ovarian cancer. She highlights the unique challenges Black women face in healthcare, from late-stage diagnoses to disparities in treatment,…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (336+ words) “It was a combination of personal experience and deep research,” Tunie shared with BlackDoctor. “Sadly, cancer has touched me personally. I have had a couple of very dear friends fight the battle who did not survive. Seeing what chemo did…...