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By Dr. Thaddeus John Bell
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RADIO: Jeannette Jordan-Gibson Radio Show with Dr. Bell

Dr. Bell explains that the diagnostic threshold for hypertension has changed to 120/80, and both the systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) readings are crucial.

VIDEO: Addressing Alcohol Abuse WITH COVID

 I've noticed that alcohol sales have gone up in South Carolina because of the Coronavirus. This means more people are drinking too much, leading to health problems. This is a big issue in the African American community, where people might drink to forget their...

Salt Substitute

Hypertension is a major health problem that affects young as well as older African-Americans. New studies show that salt substitute is much better than using salt. You can decrease your risk of developing high blood pressure if you use substitute salt.

VIDEO: Last Christmas

  Your opinion matters. I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell, closing the gap in health disparities for African Americans and the underserved.

Take it…

Take it…

 I'm in a familiar place. Some of these people could've taken the vaccine... Your opinion matters. I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell, closing the gap in health disparities for African Americans and the underserved.

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Booster and survival

Booster and survival

 I hope by now you have gotten your vaccine. Recent medical data tells us that getting the booster improves your chances of surviving COVID-19. Your opinion matters. I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell, closing the gap in health disparities for African...

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Take the vaccine

Take the vaccine

 It's very important for African Americans to take the vaccine. Please ... take the vaccine. Your opinion matters. I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell, closing the gap in health disparities for African Americans and the underserved.

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The Wellness Visit

The Wellness Visit

  Your physician can request a wellness exam in an effort to prevent illness.  The evaluation primarily consists of questions about procedures that have been recommended for you and risk factors for certain diseases based on your lifestyle.  Questions will be...

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Red Meat Linked To Diabetes

Red Meat Linked To Diabetes

  This health tip may not be welcome news for many people.  Eating processed or unprocessed red meat, daily, has been a part of the American diet for years. New research suggests that the consumption of red meat over a four year period increases the risk of...

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Unconscious Bias

Unconscious Bias

  A very common problem in the health community is unconscious bias.  Unfortunately, it has not been addressed and continues to wreak havoc in the clinical setting. An Asian man, who was unshaven, and appeared to be homeless, was found in full cardiac arrest in...

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