Health

by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor When it comes to our favorite drinks, whether in the form of a latte, a piping hot cup of tea, or a delicious cocktail, you may be surprised how that calorie […]

By Amy Yurkanin Two hospitals have announced plans to build freestanding emergency departments in north Alabama – bringing a new type of critical care facility to the areas around Huntsville and Decatur. The first freestanding emergency […]

by Jason Henderson Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it’s touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle. But do you really need to add it to your diet when the […]

By Leada Gore For most people, a bout with COVID can be an uncomfortable but thankfully brief episode. For others, however, the symptoms and other health problems can exist for much longer in something dubbed “long […]

by Jasmine Smith Last year Detricia Woods-Meadows was at her highest weight ever and in pain from arthritis and a torn meniscus. After years of making excuses about why working out wasn’t for her, she decided […]

By Amy Yurkanin A disciplinary hearing against an Auburn pharmacist who tested nearly 6,000 people for COVID antibodies early in the pandemic will move forward. An appeals court this week ruled that federal protections shouldn’t stop the state’s […]

by Chauncey Simmons Have you been playing the Google memory game and noticed you’re getting worse each passing day? A lot of the time, your memory can deteriorate without warning, but there is a way to fight back. […]

by Cara Jones While anyone can experience breast pain, don’t panic: It’s rarely cancer. Penn State Health offers some reassurance about what might cause the pain and when it might be time to have a mammogram. […]

by Naomi Mackenzie There is more to shampoo than just lather. Most of us search for what smells good and works, but do we really understand the rules of washing our tresses? Check out these quick […]

By Candace Hall, BDO Staff Writer Millions of Black Americans catch the flu every year, and many of us turn to the remedies of our elders to relieve symptoms. Colds can lead to bacterial infections, […]