News

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, ...
As monkeypox cases continue to spread, a detailed analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers new insight into the outbreak, which is ...
Approximately 7 million African Americans experience mental illness in a given year, according to Mental Health America, but only a small fraction get adequate treatment. Psychiatry.org notes just one ...
Growing up, there were tons of advertisements promoting the benefits of drinking cow’s milk. If you were around in the 90s, you may remember the start of the ‘Got Milk?’ advertisement campaign where a ...