Health

By BlackDoctor.org Contributor Nobody likes losing hair.  Thinning hair, receding hairlines, pattern baldness – all these conditions can be distressing. We feel less attractive, we feel older, and sometimes we feel like there’s nothing we […]

If you were asked your favorite sleep position, you’d probably be able to answer pretty quickly. But it can be a little trickier to figure out the best sleeping position — one that helps you […]

by Karen Heslop It’s well known that your diet has a significant impact on your overall health. However, if your digestive system isn’t operating at its best, you might not be getting all the nutritional benefits […]

by Dominique Lambright Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it’s hitting Black communities the hardest. But here’s what many people don’t realize: you can have heart disease without even […]

by HealthDay News Getting a Brazilian wax or participating in similar forms of personal grooming may be all the rage, but they come with a heightened risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease (STDs), research suggests. […]

 by Karen Heslop 10 Causes of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes 1. Getting Older As you age, your skin can sag, get thinner, and lose some of its elasticity The lost elasticity, in particular, can result […]

By William Thornton The Heart of Dixie might need some cardio workouts – Alabama is home to three of the most obese cities in the United States. Credit and financial site WalletHub is out with an analysis, […]

by Karen Heslop It’s estimated that over 80 percent of Americans experience some kind of issue with their feet every year. Unfortunately, most people ignore what’s going on with their feet until there’s an injury or serious […]

by Taylyn Washington-Harmon Alzheimer’s disease is a complex condition that disproportionately affects Black women. The Black Women Inflammation and Tau Study (B-WITS) was launched to address this critical health disparity. This groundbreaking research aims to understand the unique factors […]