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WEBHere Are 10 Easy Ways to Get it. Your body undergoes many changes as you age. One of those changes is how dense your bones are and that…. BlackDoctor.org is the most comprehensive online health resource for African Americans. Learn about black health conditions, wellness, celebrity news & more!
Why Are So Many Young Black Adults Getting Cancer?
WEB11 hours ago · Here are some of the top reasons cancer rates may be exploding among young Black men and women, and kids. 1. Environmental Pollutants. It’s all about location. Because countless Black communities are next to polluting industries and major highways, environmental crap is always a concern. Everything from air …
Op-Ed: Protecting Quality Care for Dialysis Patients
WEB12 hours ago · As a nephrologist, it is my mission to promote equal healthcare access and to end racial disparities in the care of patients with kidney disease. More than 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and Black people are disproportionately affected, being 4.2 times more likely to develop kidney …
5 Causes of Chronic Disease Black Folks Should Consider
WEB1 day ago · 2. Environmental Toxins. Unfortunately, many marginalized communities are close to problem sources, like industrial areas, where toxins pollute the air and water, causing everything from cancers to respiratory conditions. This may include things like heavy metals, pesticides, and all kinds of unfriendly gasses and particulates in the air.
Building Vaccine Confidence: Join Our Panel of Experts For An …
WEB1 day ago · Calling all HCPs! Join us on September 19th at 7:30 pm EST for an engaging conversation on lessons learned from COVID-19, the burden of illness related to COVID-19, and most importantly, how HCPs can effectively frame the conversation around presumptive vaccination recommendations. Dr. Reed Tuckson (Co-Founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID) will moderate the discussion […]
Black Americans Are More Likely to Get Long COVID. These …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Millions of people worldwide, especially Black Americans, are experiencing long-term health effects after recovering from COVID-19, a condition known as Long COVID.While the initial stages of the pandemic saw significant progress in diagnosing and managing the virus itself, Long COVID remains a major public health challenge.
Find a Culturally Sensitive Doctor - BlackDoctor.org
WEBFind a Culturally Sensitive Doctor. Use our free doctor search to find a doctor in your area that will have compassion and listen to you and your concerns. Our doctors offer a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding you won’t find anywhere else. Research finds having a Black doctor results in a reduction in pain and anxiety for Black ...
Where Wellness & Culture Connect - BlackDoctor.org
WEBBDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health.
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Covid-19 & Immunocompromised Care - BlackDoctor.org
WEBIn Partnership with the Black Coalition Against COVID. As Black Adults, it can be challenging to find trusted and up-to-date information when it comes to our health which is why The Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC) and BDO have partnered together to create the COVID-19 Resource Center in order to …