via BlackDoctor: Whether you or a loved one has suffered from breast cancer, it can be understood that the experience was not an easy one to go through. Hearing the diagnosis of breast cancer brings many emotions along with it; fear, anger, denial, and sadness are some common emotions. But, each patient’s experience is […]
via News5: Through the largest grant in its 40-year history, the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is getting help to continue helping victims of sexual assault. The $3.25 million grant is through the Ohio Attorney General’s office and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund, money that comes from fines, fees and forfeitures from white-collar […]
via eurweb: Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson donated his first game check to three women who work in the NRG Stadium cafeteria and who were especially affected by the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, reports ESPN. “For what you all do for us every day and never complain, I really appreciate you all, so I wanted to give […]
via nationaldaycalendar: National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday in September. It is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 women of all ages, from across the country, will gather at senior centers, hospitals, health clubs, park and recreation districts, […]
via BlackDoctor: Did you know that a woman’s ability to absorb vitamin B12 slows down with age? In fact, 4 out of every 100 women ages 40 and older suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency, a condition in which the vitamin’s levels in the blood are too low. The significance? Vitamin B12 is a powerhouse that’s […]
via BlackDoctor: Anyone can get triple-negative breast cancer, however, African-American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a younger age (under 50) and often have a more aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative breast cancer. This means that the cancer does not express the gene for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, or […]
via getuperica: Dr. Kym Lee talks with Erica Campbell about how ladies are trying to achieve the perfect makeup job in minutes. Lee revealed that micro-blading is becoming more of a thing for ladies that want to have beautiful eyebrows everyday. Do you want a permanent lip color? There is a way now that people can have permanent […]
via BlackDoctor: Shannon Sylvain remembers the exact moment she received the call from her doctor that would change her life forever. “My doctor asked if I was sitting down,” Sylvain recalled in an interview with Essence. “After telling her yes, I remember her voice cracking when she explained that they saw evidence of colon cancer during the […]
via BlackDoctor Each month, women in their reproductive years are thrown off track by their menstrual cycle. While few maintain normal activity, at least 75 percent “of women with regular menstrual cycles report unpleasant physical or psychological symptoms premenstrually,” the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health reports. These symptoms can be both physical (bloating, tender […]
via mypraiseatl: A new report shows that Black women are taking the lead among new gun owners in the Black community. Black women are buying more guns than ever before as a means of protection against domestic violence, the Associated Press reports. “It’s important, especially for black women, to learn how to shoot,” said Marchelle “Tig” Tigner, […]
via: BlackDoctor.org Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown origin that causes the immune system to overreact, leading to lung damage, skin rashes and other organ damage. This once rare disease now affects 200,000 peoplein the United States. “The cause or causes of sarcoidosis are not clear, but most experts agree that sarcoidosis is caused by an environmental […]
Over 54 million people, about 23 percent of all adults in the United States, suffer from arthritis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. As sufferers know far too well, having arthritis and other chronic conditions can reduce quality of life and make disease management harder. According to research, the risks for arthritis […]
