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Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes…these are the quintessential staples of the classic Thanksgiving meal. Why not try adding some non-traditional dishes to your Thanksgiving dinner this year, courtesy of celebrity chef Judson Todd Allen, the “Architect...

Michele Levert has spent most of her life on her feet—working retail full-time and caring for her aging parents. But when debilitating knee pain made even basic movement difficult, everything started to suffer.
Her experience reflects a growing caregiving crisis. More than 10 million family caregivers report being in fair or poor health, and another 13 million put off their own medical care to support others. Black American caregivers face even greater demands...

This month, we’re honoring the love, patience, and strength it takes to care for others. Each week, we’ll share insights and inspiration to help you find balance, restore your energy, and recognize the growth that happens along the caregiving journey...

BDO: Why is it important for African Americans to participate in clinical trials?
Dr. Linda Bradley: African Americans really do need to participate in clinical trials. The new drug that we’re looking at, for instance, I just wrote a paper or what we call an editorial, where I read a paper they asked me to comment on it, looking at...