Health

by Karen Heslop Many things change in your body as you age and your metabolism is no different. Studies have consistently shown that everybody’s metabolism takes a nosedive once they reach 60. Some people even start […]

by Karen Heslop Crohn’s disease is a chronic illness that affects the digestive system. While it can’t be cured, it’s often managed through various medications. Unfortunately, these drugs can have side effects that are even worse […]

BlackDoc.org Staff Working out is supposed to be healthy, and not only extend your life…but the quality of your life, right? Experts all agree that exercise is a great and necessary thing, but they also […]

by Jessica Daniels Grammy Award-winning singer and American Idol alum Mandisa died from complications associated with class III obesity. The 47-year-old was found deceased by friends in her Franklin, Tennessee home on April 18, with her […]

You know what it’s like.  The kids come home from school and they’re under the weather. Runny nose, cough, fever, feeling yucky, and spreading all those lovely germs your way.  But what if your child’s […]

By Alander Rocha & Alabama Reflector When the Republican-dominated Legislature passed a bill in March to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) services in the state, legislators said they planned to form a commission to study the issue […]

by Tia Muhammad Are you thinking about doing away with panties? Some of us may think that this question is still up for debate, but scientifically there are real health benefits to both wearing and not […]

Research suggests Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Scary thought, right? Well get this – not only are Black women more likely to develop fibroids at a […]

Deaths related to atrial fibrillation appear to be on the rise, especially among younger adults, a new study suggests. Atrial fibrillation – often called AFib – is an irregular heartbeat that sometimes leads to blood […]