In this video, Dr. James Thompson explains how new discoveries in genetics and immunology are helping doctors better understand and treat asthma and other...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By BlackDoctor EditorsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ When images of war, violence, and tragedy dominate your newsfeed, it can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re already navigating everyday stress. These...
By Marcus WilliamsBlackDoctorhttps://blackdoctor.org/ Have you ever noticed that your cough intensifies once you lie down? Or that your fever spikes after sunset? Perhaps your...