8+ hour, 52+ min ago  (701+ words) Learn the signs of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD), how it affects Black Americans and what steps you can take to protect your kidney health. Kidney disease has a disproportionate impact on the Black community. While African Americans make up about…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago  (331+ words) Black Doctor, the premier health and wellness resource for Black communities, celebrated its 11th Annual Top Blacks in Healthcare (TBH) Awards Gala at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC. The 2026 gathering brought together influential healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing leadership, service, innovation, and…...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago  (112+ words) RELATED: De-Stress In 60 Minutes Or Less! RELATED: Namaste! 6 Yoga Poses To Help You Breathe Better RELATED: 3 Yoga Poses To Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check RELATED: 6 Yoga Poses To Relieve Stress RELATED: Arms, Abs & Legs: 5 Summer Tone-Up Tips Many people…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago  (594+ words) Some lab testing for rabies, Mpox and other infectious diseases are not available right now, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has temporarily paused certain testing, raising questions about access and timing for patients." Federal officials have said…...

14+ hour, 45+ min ago  (927+ words) By 18 months, it looked like I could see straight through her eyes," Mineka tells Black Doctor. I knew that it wasn't an allergic reaction. My heart was telling me that it was something else." Upon examining Ta Tiyana, Dr. Jones…...

15+ hour ago  (1007+ words) For decades, Damon Wayans Sr. has made audiences laugh. But when it comes to his health, the legendary comedian isn't joking. At age 47, Wayans faced a life-altering diagnosis that nearly cost him everything: type 2 diabetes. What started as a medical…...

15+ hour, 45+ min ago  (675+ words) The phrase "randomized clinical trials" may sound intimidating or overwhelming. You may not know exactly what the term "randomized" means, or what participating in one of these trials might entail. Before you decide to participate in one, there are a…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (352+ words) In addition to his remarkable collection of honors'including 23 Guinness World Records, 40 Billboard Awards, 13 Grammys, and 26 American Music Awards'Jackson made significant contributions beyond his musical career. But many don't know that Michael Jackson earned other awards as well: awards in giving…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (565+ words) Ja Vonne Williams" life took an unexpected turn in 2022 when she received a devastating diagnosis: stage three breast cancer. The news was a shock, but Williams faced her diagnosis with determination. She underwent an aggressive treatment plan, including a double…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (406+ words) A new study finds that nerve stimulation therapy may ease fibromyalgia symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread body pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and brain fog. It is fairly common, affecting about 2-4 percent of U. S. adults, but primarily middle-aged…...