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Black Health Matters will provide information about health and well-being from a service-oriented perspective - with lots of upbeat, positive solutions and tips.
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The state of Georgia has one of the highest levels of chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnostic inequity. According to Daryl O Crenshaw, MD, FACP, FASN, FASH, “That means if we […]
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Black Health Matters
1d ago
Colon cancer has long been seen as an “older person’s disease.” But that perception is shifting fast. Rates of colorectal cancer are rising sharply among people under 50, and for […]
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Black Health Matters
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Intermittent Fasting (IF) has provided some with a short-term solution for weight loss, but at what cost? Three studies say it may be putting your heart at risk. Here’s what […]
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Black Health Matters
5d ago
Last week, in an exclusive interview with The Today Show, retired NBA player Dwyane Wade revealed how he discovered his kidney cancer in 2023. When he turned 40, he learned […]
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Black Health Matters
5d ago
You may want to think again before you watch your next streaming series back-to-back. Research suggests that excessive TV time might be particularly bad for us. A study published in the […]
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Black Health Matters
1w ago
Presented By Sanofi Victoria Dibiaso MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD, Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, Chris Lundy, BSCN Victoria Dibiaso, MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD, Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, and […]
The post Rewind the Session: Clinical Trials – The Importance of Diversity, Community Engagement and Sickle Cell Disease Education appeared first on Black Health Matters ..read more
Black Health Matters
1w ago
For many women of color, hair represents culture, identity, and self-expression. Facing hair loss during cancer treatment adds a deeply personal challenge to an already difficult journey. One option that […]
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Black Health Matters
1w ago
Presented By MERCK & CO., INC. Corynne L. Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan […]
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Black Health Matters
1w ago
Presented By Bristol Myers Squibb Dr. Amany Keruakous, MD, shared vital information about multiple myeloma with the audience at the Black Health Matters 2025 Health Summit & Expo. Multiple myeloma […]
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Black Health Matters
1w ago
D’Wayne Wiggins, celebrated for his role as a founding member of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! passed away on March 7, 2025, at 64, after quietly battling bladder […]
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