2+ day, 7+ 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....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1183+ words) A colorful frozen cocktail or creamy after-dinner drink may taste harmless, but some mixed drinks contain several servings of alcohol, large amounts of added sugar and hundreds of calories. The truth is that no alcoholic drink is completely risk-free. Alcohol…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1794+ words) For Botumile, who goes by “Abe,” his diabetes diagnosis came as a shock—even though diabetes was already familiar to him. Abe first realized something was wrong in 2003 after experiencing symptoms including blurry vision, extreme thirst and unexplained weight loss....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (828+ words) Every parent wants their child to succeed. It’s exciting to see good grades, athletic accomplishments, and academic awards. But raising a confident Black boy means helping him succeed beyond school. It also means helping him feel safe, valued, emotionally healthy,…...

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   (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, 5+ 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....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (784+ words) The good news is that your healthcare provider is there to help. Having an open conversation before you receive a vaccine can make the experience less stressful and help you know what to expect. The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF)…...

2+ week, 6+ day 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…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (546+ words) On CBS’s daytime drama Beyond the Gates, Anita Dupree is the woman everyone expects to stand tall. She is the fierce matriarch of the Dupree family, a former superstar, Vernon’s wife, Dani and Nicole’s mother, and a grandmother whose sheer…...