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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

10 Foods That Naturally Lower Cholesterol

August 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Daunte Henderson, BlackDoctor.org Contributor High cholesterol sends many of our people to the doctor for medication. As they say, “Let thy food be thy medicine.” Here’s a list of 10 foods to help you lower your […]

UAB announces first baby born through its uterine transplant program

July 25, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Williesha Morris The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) announced the first successful birth of a child through a uterine transplant at the UAB’s Comprehensive Transplant Institute. The program is one of four uterus transplant […]

Boxing-inspired group fitness franchise opens first Alabama location

July 25, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton A national boxing-inspired group fitness workout center franchise has opened its first location in Alabama. Rumble Boxing is located at 2528 Enterprise Drive in Auburn, next to Party City. Founded in New York […]

Best Vitamins for Your Heart

July 25, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Asia Collins Your heart needs a lot in order to keep it functioning at its best. Many of us assume that, so long as we keep moving and breathing, our hearts are fine. However, this […]

Jamie Foxx Breaks Silence: “My Daughter Saved My Life”

July 25, 2023 Bouldin 0

Fans are showing tears of joy that Jamie Foxx, via his Instagram, has just first publicly addressed his hospitalization and health scare that had fans wondering about his health after nearly months of recovery and […]

Alabama top prosecutor wants information on out-of-state abortions

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Amy Yurkanin Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall signed a letter that said states need to have access to medical information for people who travel out of state for abortions or gender-affirming health care. Mississippi Attorney […]

First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by FDA: Opill will have no age restriction

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

By The Associated Press U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let American women and girls buy contraceptive medication from the same aisle as aspirin and eyedrops. The Food and Drug […]

Progress made against pancreatic cancer, Hudson Alpha says

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Lee Roop Scientists in Alabama have identified a gene they say could be used to reverse pancreatic cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy, an advance that would bring a powerful weapon to the fight against one of […]

Cancer Fighting Herbs: Pros & Cons

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Cara Jones As many as 88 percent of all cancer patients seek help from herbs and other alternative therapies. It’s easy to see why. Certain herbal remedies appear to work — after all, the potent […]

What to do if you are stung by a jellyfish? Don’t pee on the sting

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Adam Benson The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) (TNS) and Tribune Media Services Erin Jackson was recently walking on the shore in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. when the luster of a washed up sea creature […]