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Are Your Feminine Hygiene Products Making Your Periods Worse?
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (510+ words) Yes, how the people in your family experienced their monthly menstrual cycle can be the reason why you experience such painful symptoms during your time. Certain brands create tampons and pads, with chemicals in them, yes, actual chemicals. These chemicals…...
Stroke Clinical Trials: What Black Patients Should Know Before Participating - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (618+ words) While there is no single cause of a stroke, several factors may increase a person's risk, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, smoking, and chronic stress." For those recovering from a stroke or looking to lower their risk, participating in…...
It Wasn't an Aha Moment: How I Knew My Lupus Was Finally in Remission - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (926+ words) Hazel Harris was 33 when she was diagnosed with lupus while attending city college to pursue a psychology degree. The onset of the disease was marked by facial marks, joint pain, and overwhelming fatigue. While living in the Bronx, Harris had…...
7 STD Symptoms that are Worse at Night - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (666+ words) For many people, nighttime can bring an uncomfortable shift in how certain health symptoms feel. While sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV symptoms can occur at any time of day, some people notice that discomfort, pain, fever, itching, or fatigue…...
A Flare Does Not Mean You've Done Something "Wrong" - Black Doctor
1+ day, 9+ min ago (624+ words) You Can't Stop The Weather " But You Can Learn To Adjust Your Sails One of the most disheartening parts of dealing with a chronic illness is experiencing a terrible flare after all the "correct" measures to manage your symptoms. You…...
The Hidden Costs of Missing Diversity from Clinical Trials - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (412+ words) Imagine you're testing a new medicine. To make sure it's safe and works well, you need people to try it out. These volunteers are part of a clinical trial, a crucial step in developing new treatments. But there's a problem:…...
Routine Checkups Black Women Commonly Miss'and Why They Matter - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
2+ day, 9+ min ago (1113+ words) When was the last time you went to the doctor just because you were supposed to, not because something felt off or you were in pain? If you had to think about it for more than a second, you're not…...
What Black Americans Need to Know About IBD - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (410+ words) Digestive problems, such as indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea, are often dismissed, normalized, or even kept private in some Black families and communities. While we're a bit more open to discussing heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, one condition…...
What Triggers a Pain Crisis? How to Reduce Sickle Cell Flare-Ups - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (586+ words) The goal isn't perfection. The goal is awareness. Understanding what triggers and how to reduce them can help you lower how often they occur and how severe they become. RELATED: Living With Sickle Cell Disease? Here Are The Best Ways…...
9 Ways to Make Your Knees Young Again - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (728+ words) Your knees do a lot more work than most people realize. Every time you walk, climb stairs, squat down, or even stand up from the couch, your knees absorb pressure from your entire body. Over time, that wear and tear…...