Feeling shame and guilt about your recent lung cancer diagnosis? Here are eight tips for overcoming that guilt.

As Sickle Cell patients, we must learn the ways to become a strong advocate for ourselves and our families by embracing the reality of the disease.

It was late and I was hungry. So naturally, one of the few places that is open will more than likely be fast food. So I drive to one of the nearest fast food chains and instead of ordering through the ...

New guidelines detailing how to care for people with heart disease come with some easy-to-grasp warnings for patients.

Remember the days when your whole family gathered together for a meal? It was a time to de-stress, laugh, share family news, and spend quality time with loved ones. Family meals have always been at ...

If you haven’t heard of or don't know much about ankylosing spondylitis, no sweat. Here are five myths you should know about it.

When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind, but that may ...

The FDA approved a new drug for sickle cell anemia treatment, giving hope to the 100,000 Americans diagnosed with the lifelong disease.

(BlackDoctor.org) — Cedric Bright, M.D., was installed as the 112th president of the National Medical Association July 26 during the NMA Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Dr. Bright has ...

What are hemorrhoids? They can be a pain in the butt. Here is everything you need to know about hemorrhoids and how to get rid of them.

In other words, the Black community is vastly underrepresented in the medical literature - and it shows. If your symptoms of RA aren’t improving, this may be a reason why. Doctors simply don’t know ...

In this article, we'll explore five key indicators that it's time to consult a doctor if you are suffering from back pain.