Health

by Blackdoctor.org This content was developed in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as a disease that only impacts movement, but Parkinson’s affects many systems in the body. Parkinson’s symptoms are different […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In alignment with National Poison Prevention Week, the Alabama Department of Public Health is launching an intensified campaign to educate the public about the risks associated with products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly […]

by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor Do you have thinning edges due to weave, braided hairstyles or even health issues like hypothyroidism, lupus, iron deficiency, hormone imbalances or alopecia? While the road to growing your edges back […]

by Jessica Daniel Diseases that can rob you of vision as you age also appear to be tied to an increased risk for dementia, a new study finds. Specifically, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetes-related eye […]

Sleep is a vital function. About one-third of your lifespan is spent sleeping. Given the recommended daily sleep for adults, you’re probably spending 7 hours a night laying on a mattress. The position you sleep in affects […]

By Bob Carlton Marquis Forge has this thing that he does when he finds out someone has never tasted the crystal-clear, all-natural water that he bottles in his hometown of Autaugaville. He takes them straight to […]

by Evan Bollinger DME, or Diabetic Macular Edema, is a condition that you may have heard of. Occurring in people with diabetes, DME happens when damaged blood vessels in your eyes swell, weaken, and leak fluid. According […]

by Jason Henderson Does your water bottle only get washed once or twice a week — or even less? Time to switch things up: Even a day or two without washing can encourage the growth of […]

Americans are getting cancer — colon cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and other types — at higher rates. And they’re being diagnosed at younger ages, according to a study out Wednesday from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal […]

By Shauna Stuart A line of cashews sold by Trader Joe’s is being recalled over potential salmonella contamination. Wenders LLC, a distributor of Trader Joe’s products, is specifically recalling Trader Joe’s 50% Less Sodium Roasted & […]