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3 Ways To Lower Cholesterol When You’re Diabetic

(BlackDoctor.org) -- In the annual physical, your doctor checks your cholesterol levels. But what is it? And what do the numbers say about your health?

Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat. ...more

Obese vs. Overweight: 6 Ways To Tell The Difference

(BlackDoctor.org) -- To be obese is to be overweight, but to be overweight doesn't necessarily make you obese. A bulky weight trainer, whose muscle mass may take up a high percentage of their weight, ...more

What To Eat, Where To Eat, How To Eat: 10 Easy Steps

(BlackDoctor.org) -- There are a lot of healthy foods that can help you lose the weight you want and keep it off. Here are ...more

Pollution Increases Diabetes Risk In Black Women

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Exposure to nitrogen oxides in air causes increased risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in African-American women, a new study ...more

5 Kitchen Tools That Will Help You Lose Weight

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Kitchens are equipped with basic appliances and utensils; however, a dieter's needs may involve a little more hardware. Anyone who has ever ...more