Even though we may be busy in the mornings, and many of us grab something on the go, what you eat at the beginning of the day has a tremendous effect on your body. It's not just about breakfast, it's ...

Summer is a great time for being outdoors, but it also means more bugs will be out in full force. Mosquitos, in particular, can be a huge nuisance as they’re not just an annoyance. Their bites can ...

Black Health Connect (BHC) is thrilled to announce the return of #BridgingHealthcareCommunities, the premier conference for Black healthcare professionals! From June 26–30, 2025, in Washington, D.C., ...

In 2025, Medicare is stepping up with major improvements in how it supports mental health and caregivers. For years, mental health has been underfunded and underutilized in the U.S. healthcare system ...

John C. Lipman, MD, FSIR reached out to me after writing the "Living with Fibroids: Surgery Isn't The Only Way To Stop Them" article here on Blackdoctor.org, and it was a pleasure hearing about his ...

You may have heard about the benefits of using castor oil in your hair and on your skin, but which one should you use? There are currently two different types of castor oil available, and since ...

Medicare beneficiaries who rely on prescription drugs are getting major relief in 2025. Starting this year, Medicare will implement a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket costs for medications covered ...

Can being too clean make us sick? Dr. James Thompson, a leading allergist with 34+ years of experience, explores the “Hygiene Hypothesis”—the idea that our obsession with cleanliness may be fueling ...

Support Black-Owned Businesses In Black History Month Show your support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners by patronizing Black-owned businesses on and off campus. Consider organizing a ...

In 2023, there were 112 reported plane crashes, with only 13 involving fatalities. In 2024, there were 96 crashes, maintaining a steady trend in aviation safety. Airline accidents peaked in the 1970s ...

In 2022, more than 20 percent of all Black workers were employed by federal, state, or local governments. During the Great Recession (2008-2012), government job cuts eliminated nearly 20 percent of ...

Taylor Electric Company is one of the oldest family-owned Black businesses in the United States. It is also Chicago’s oldest continuously operating Black-owned business, and its history is intricately ...