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BlackDoctor.Org (your trusted resource for Black Health) expands beyond the basics with the conditions below to discuss the impact for African Americans.  New information comes out daily so check back often.

 

 

 

ADHD

Learn the symptoms, causes and treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults.

 

AIDS/HIV

Learn about AIDS, the cause of AIDS, the spread of AIDS, HIV infection in women, HIV infection in minorities, HIV infection in infants and children, answers about HIV Vaccine Research and more.

 

Allergy

Find information on: allergies, allergy symptoms, how to proof your home from allergies, allergic skin disorders  and problems ranging from cat and dog allergies to food allergies.

 

Anxiety

Know the difference between stress and anxiety. Get information on panic attack, social phobias, and more.

 

Arthritis

Find information about Arthritis symptoms, Osteoporosis in African American women, Lupus in People of Color, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis and more.

 

Asthma

Blacks are 3 to 4 times more likely than whites to be hospitalized for asthma.  Find information about asthma symptoms, asthma attacks, asthma treatments, and tools to help you control your asthma.

 

Back Pain

Explore back pain basics. Get information on back pain symptoms, back surgery, treatments for back pain, and more.

 

Brain and Nervous System

Find information on alzheimers, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s disease and more.

 

Breast

Learn about breast self-exams and breast lumps. Get information about breast cancer symptoms, mammograms, and treatments for breast cancer.

 

Cancer

Get basic information on various types of cancer. 

 

Cholesterol

Learn about your cholesterol level. Find information on high cholesterol, lowering cholesterol, statins, cholesterol and diet, and more.

 

Colds & Flu

Uncover tips for treating these common Cold and Flu.

 

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Know the symptoms of colon cancer. Learn about the stages of colon cancer, prevention, screening, treatment, and more.

 

Dental Health

Learn about plaque, gum disease  prevention and more.

 

Depression

Recognize the symptoms of depression, understand suicide, find information on bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and more.

 

Diabetes

3.2 million African Americans ages 20 and older have diabetes, one-third of whom are undiagnosed.  Learn about diabetes including symptoms, diagnosis, gestational diabetes, insulin, and how to avoid diabetes complications.

 

Digestive

Get information on digestive ailments and disorders such as GERD, hemorrhoids, constipation, gas, irritable bowel syndrome, and more.

 

Endometriosis

Find information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments for Endometriosis.

 

Erectile Dysfunction

Uncover ways to diagnose and effectively treat ED.

 

Eye & Vision

Learn about eyes and vision. Find information on astigmatism, glaucoma, macular degeneration, blindness, vision tests, and more.

 

Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of muscle and connective tissue inside the uterus. About a quarter of women aged 25 to 50 have such fibroids, and as many as 50 percent of black women have the growths.

 

HIV/AIDS

Learn about AIDS, the cause of AIDS, the spread of AIDS, HIV infection in women, HIV infection in minorities, HIV infection in infants and children, answers about HIV Vaccine Research and more.

 

Headaches & Migraines

Know the difference between different a headache and a migraine and how to treat them.

 

Heart & Cardiovascular

Find information on cardiovascular disease including stroke, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and angina.

 

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B spreads by contact with an infected person's blood, semen, or other body fluid. Find out if you are at risk and more.

 

Hepatitis C

Learn about the various aspects of Hepatitis C: what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments.

 

High Blood Pressure

An online guide for people seeking information on the care and control of hypertension.

 

Kidney Disease

Get basic info on Chronic Kidney Disease , which is a very important issue in the Black Community. 

 

Lung Cancer

Find information on lung cancer symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.

 

Lupus

African American women are three times more likely to get Lupus than white women.  Find information about the different types of Lupus, symptoms, how to prevent a flare, treatments, and more.

 

Melanoma

Learn about melanoma symptoms, causes and treatments.

 

Menopause

Learn the signs and how to stay healthy throughout menopause.

 

Mental Health

Get insight on various mental health problems from ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Panic and Schizophrenia.

 

Osteoporosis

The misperception that Osteoporosis is only a concern for white women can delay prevention and treatment in African American women who do not believe they are at risk for the disease.

 

Prostate

The incidence of prostate cancer is 40 percent higher for African-American men than for white men.  Find information on prostate cancer symptoms, stages of prostate cancer, treatments for prostate cancer, prostate removal, and more.

 

Psoriasis

Learn about the different types of Psoriasis, Psoriasis treatment, Psoriasis medications, and managing Psoriasis.

 

Sickle Cell

Sickle Cell Anemia occurs in about one in 600 African American births.  Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.

 

Skin Problems

Get an overview of different skin conditions from acne and eczema to psoriasis, rosacea and vitiligo including who is at risk and treatments. 

 

Sleep Disorders

Learn about the basics of sleep. Discover the purpose of sleep, how much sleep we need, sleep apnea, insomnia, dreams, restless leg syndrome and more.

 

Smoking

Uncover the health hazards associated with smoking.

 

STDs

Find out about a variety of STDs including chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, genital warts, syphilis and vaginitis.

Stoke

Find out information about Stroke.