Health

by Dominique Lambright Since the beginning of time, Black women in the United States have been subjected to racial inequities in healthcare. The current issue of maternal mortality has disproportionately affected Black mothers at a rate […]

by Taylyn Harmon The groundbreaking development of a Japanese drug aimed at regrowing teeth has launched worldwide excitement. This innovative approach, currently entering clinical trials, has the potential to revolutionize dental care, offering a solution to tooth loss that […]

by Princess Gabbara In the Black community, high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, is a common health condition to say the least. In fact, more than 40 percent of African Americans have HBP, according […]

by Ty McDuffey New research is shedding new insight into how harmful compounds contained in plastic may disrupt hormone function and women’s health. Approximately 80 percent of reproductive-aged women have uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous tumors that […]

by Karen Heslop As with other skin conditions, it can be tricky to manage eczema well. Even if you’re using prescribed medication, you may need to find other methods to ease your discomfort. One option is […]

by Ty McDuffey Around 37 million US adults suffer from kidney disease today, accounting for approximately 15% of adults in the US. Are you one of those 38 million people wondering whether you can reverse kidney illnesses? CKD, […]

By Shauna Stuart  Frito-Lay has voluntarily recalled some bags of its Lay’s Classic potato chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The Texas-based food manufacturer announced in a statement that it has issued a recall of a limited […]

by Ty McDuffey Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease are disorders that damage the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis develops when your immune system destroys nerve cells.  Parkinson’s disease is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells […]

By Julia Marnin The Charlotte Observer (TNS) & Tribune Media Services A woman is suing an Alabama hospital where her 58-year-old mother died, accusing the facility of leaving her body to decompose in an unrefrigerated room […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: BlackDoctor.org) From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood IconBorn in Mount Vernon, New York, Denzel Washington grew up with hardworking parents and a strong foundation of faith. However, his life took a dramatic […]