With gene therapy in the works, clinical trials for sickle cell disease still lack Black American participants.

Basically, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy uses low-voltage electrical impulses to stimulate your nerves. This, in turn, can help improve blood circulation, which ultimately ...

For, sickle cell warrior, Yetunde, life didn’t begin at birth—it began in 2009, when she received a bone marrow transplant ...

When it comes to raising a family, finding the perfect place to call home is a top priority. For Black families, this decision carries even more weight, considering the historical and systemic factors ...

Okay, I am a doctor so I’ve got to get some of the nerdy doctor stuff out of the way. Before we discuss depression, we really should define what depression is. Depression is not just feeling blue or ...

When we think of trauma, we often picture sirens and crises—but what if trauma wears a blazer, earns a degree, and smiles ...

It can be overwhelming to consider everything you will need to get through the first year, let alone the first semester, of college at an HBCU when you are getting ready to start school. Considering ...

Understanding how AI-driven bias affects Black patients and knowing how to advocate for equitable healthcare is essential.

It may seem that Black women are always getting the short end of the stick in life and even more so when it comes to their health. The strongest women genetically, yet faced with the most adversity.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, the BlackDoctor Foundation, in partnership with AstraZeneca’s Accelerate Change Together (ACT) initiative, will present a groundbreaking panel: Community Voices Against ...

Understanding the truth about cholesterol is the first step toward better heart health. Is there a cholesterol myth ...

Naturally, a conversation about mental health and the growing awareness around suicide amongst Black men must acknowledge the lost lives of our brothers Don Cornelius, Lee Thompson Young, Freddie E, ...