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By Kristen RogersThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ Taking magnesium supplements for restful sleep may be worthwhile in some cases, experts say. Whether they’re hyping magnesium-based products...
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By Jade CurtisBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ For individuals living with ATTR-CM (transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy), every part of daily life requires thoughtful adjustment—including what’s on the plate. Managing symptoms...
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By Jasmine SmithBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Onjalai Brown knows pain. She’s lived it, breathed it, and nearly didn’t survive it. But today, nearly three years cancer-free, she’s alive—and...
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By Jessica Daniels BlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ A new study shows that even light movement from everyday activities—like walking, stretching, or doing household chores—can significantly lower...
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By Katia HetterThe Philadelphia Tribunehttps://www.phillytrib.com/ Mumps is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus. It primarily affects the salivary glands. Measles is not the...
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By BlackDoctor EditorsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ The conversation around high blood pressure could not be more urgent, especially in the African-American community. According to the Centers for Disease...
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By Kweli I. WrightBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ If you’ve been comparing tirzepatide vs semaglutide and hearing names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound everywhere, you’re not alone. It may...
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By Kweli I. WrightBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Lemon balm tea is a calming herbal tea made from the leaves of Melissa officinalis. People sip it to reduce stress, improve...
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By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Philadelphia Tribune https://www.phillytrib.com/ Obstetrician Jeanne Conry has long paid attention to the “1,300-day window”— the months before conception through...
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By BlackDoctor EditorBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Understanding essential thrombocythemia Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare type of blood disorder in which a person’s bone marrow makes too...
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