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[ April 29, 2026 ] Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy — 159-year-old HBCU owes up to $100 million and drops accreditation fight Sports
[ April 29, 2026 ] Black Americans are losing nearly 15 percentage points more sleep than white Americans — and the health toll is enormous Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] A new once-daily weight loss pill is now available — no injections, no food restrictions, starting at $149 a month Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Colorectal cancer is striking people in their 30s and 40s — and doctors cannot fully explain why Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Hidden stress — not the kind you can see — may be quietly stealing your memory as you age Health

WARNING: 1 DEAD, OVER 100 SICK LINKED TO TURKEY OUTBREAK

November 14, 2018 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: BlackDoctor.org According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of illnesses in a salmonella outbreak linked with raw turkey products now stands at 164 people across 35 states. That’s […]

DIABETIC? HERE’S WHAT BLACK SEED OIL CAN DO FOR YOU

November 7, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Bryana Holcomb, BDO Staff Writer There’s a new power plant on the scene and it’s making moves… medically. Here’s what you need to know about the latest, yet ancient, health remedy, black seed oil. […]

MULTIPLE MYELOMA IN AFRICAN AMERICANS: UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES IN INCIDENCE AND TREATMENT

October 31, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Bryana Holcomb, BDO Staff Writer Multiple Myeloma is a rare and incurable cancer of a person’s white plasma cells, the cells that fight infection and disease, and it can permanently weaken bones and damage […]

Huntsville Hospital Named America’s 50 Best for Cardiac Surgery and America’s 100 Best for Spine Surgery

October 31, 2018 sonadmin 0

PRESS RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Hospital is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery™ and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery according to a national study by Healthgrades, […]

RHO CHI OMEGA CHAPTER: ENCOURAGING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

October 31, 2018 sonadmin 0

Story and photos by Phyllis Jones, Speakin‘ Out News senior staff writer Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International Program theme is “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service”. Women’s Healthcare and Wellness is one of the […]

HOSPITAL CHARGES $18,000 AFTER BABY TAKES NAP, DRINKS FORMULA

October 24, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Derrick Lane, BDO Staff Writer On the first morning of a family vacation to San Francisco in 2016, the parents 8-month-old son fell off the bed in the family’s hotel room and hit his […]

EATING CHEESE, YOGURT AND BUTTER COULD HELP LOWER YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES

October 17, 2018 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: BlackChristiannews.com Eating cheese could help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Scientists found that people who consumed fat-rich dairy, such as cheese, cream and yogurt, were less likely […]

BLACK WOMEN EXPOSED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS IN HAIR PRODUCTS, STUDY SHOWS

September 26, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Nedra Rhone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Black women are potentially exposed to dozens of hazardous chemicals through the products they use on their hair, according to a recent study from Silent Spring Institute, a nonprofit […]

ADULT OBESITY RATES PASS 35 PERCENT IN 7 U.S. STATES

September 19, 2018 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: BlackDoctor.org Americans continue to fatten up, with obesity rates topping 35 percent in seven states, a new report reveals. Seven states in America had obesity rates among adults at or above 35 percent. […]

6 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY WITHOUT CAFFEINE

September 12, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Tia Muhammad, BS, Blackdoctor.org Just can’t say no to Starbucks? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this caffeinated battle. According to a research study, over 85% of American adults consume some form of caffeine […]