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Is Your Child Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables? - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

7+ hour, 58+ min ago  (522+ words) Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children’s normal development and long-term health, researchers said. But globally kids aren’t consuming the amount of fruits or vegetables recommended by nutrition experts, researchers reported July 8 in the journal BMJ Global…...

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The #1 Thing Quietly Pulling Couples Apart - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (476+ words) Ever since it first hit stores in 2007, the iPhone has helped transform how people around the country communicate, work and socialize. But smartphones may have also contributed to another major shift in American life: fewer babies being born. A new…...

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Fashionable and Comfortable: Your Guide to Dressing Well After Major Weight Loss - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (351+ words) Other factors that may lead to loose skin include your genetics, how quickly you lose weight, the percentage of your total body weight that you lost, and how long you were overweight. RELATED: How To Prep Your Home For Maximum…...

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5 Health Questions That Could Save Mom's Life - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1302+ words) When we celebrate our mothers, we usually shower them with love—flowers, brunch, thoughtful gifts, and quiet appreciation. We celebrate everything they have done, everything they continue to do, and the presence they hold in our lives. But what if…...

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Doctors Told Her to End Her Pregnancy—Until She Got a Second Opinion - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (901+ words) When Brionna Cassell found out she was pregnant, she was also carrying something else: massive fibroids that had taken over her abdomen and placed her pregnancy in jeopardy. According to reports, multiple doctors advised the Chicago woman to terminate the…...

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Black Maternal Health Week at Cedars-Sinai: A Patient’s Journey on the Path to Pregnancy - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (801+ words) Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she was one of 10 children and recalls her large, close-knit circle of relatives was the center of her world. But when the former collegiate long-distance runner struggled to conceive,…...

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“I Was in Labor for Two Days—and Didn’t Know It”: Why Speaking Up Can Save Black Mothers - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1108+ words) During Black Maternal Health Week, we need to focus on moving from crisis to care. Real change begins when we give power back to the community. We’re acknowledging Black Maternal Health Week, and the timing couldn’t be better. We know…...

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Women's Participation in Clinical Trials Remains Low - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (591+ words) Many women’s health issues are not being studied, and even when women are aware that clinical trials exist, awareness does not automatically translate into participation. Aside from concerns about trial safety, women may not have the time to commit to…...