Larry Jones, a kidney transplant recipient who received the gift of life from his son, will return to participate in the 23rd Annual Maryland Kidney Walk alongside fellow survivor and DJ, Thomas LaVon Thomas Jr. The event highlights stories of resilience and awareness about kidney disease, which disproportionately affects the Black community.
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What you need to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications if left untreated, and can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication, depending on the individual.
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Why aren’t people doing home dialysis?
By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black When Pflugerville, Texas, resident Melissa Bensouda gave birth to her third child in 2002 at age 27, she dreamed of dressing her baby in cute outfits and documenting all the usual first-year milestones. Instead, she soon found herself worrying about staying alive. “I definitely did not expect to see […]