Better Black Health

Colon cancer has been called “the disease no one has to die from,” but African Americans continue to have the highest occurrence and the highest death rate compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Colon cancer also occurs at a younger age in African Americans. The passing of Chadwick Boseman, the portrayer of the Marvel superhero Black Panther, at the age of 43 came as a surprise and shock to many,...

Dr. Greg Hall talks again with Michael Oatman who returns to explain that his weight is at the center of his health problems. He also comically discusses growing up overweight, self-perception differences, bariatric surgery, COVID conspiracies, and ways to have a healthier life. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans. GNetX Seque...

Dr. Greg Hall interviews Chicago native Kimberly Richardson who is a proud ovarian and breast cancer survivor. She is now a national leader in helping cancer patients navigate the sometimes-difficult path through surgery and chemotherapy. She discusses ways to empower yourself with information that will help you understanding the various options available . . . including clinical trials. Whether y...

Radio marketer Sam Prewitt talks with Dr. Hall about his heart attack and the many warning signs that he ignored before it happened. He also discusses the changes he made in his diet and cooking that have allowed him to still eat good food and drink nutritious juices. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans. GNetX Sequence Multivi...

Dr. Greg Hall talks to author and investigative reporter Bill Drake about commercial tobacco and its contamination with pesticides. Drake believes the pesticides on tobacco are the reason for many of the health problems we see. He explained why menthol and flavored tobacco are the most deadly. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African America...

Dr. Greg Hall talks to Byron Swift from Alliant Treatment Center in Northeast Ohio about the root cause of alcohol and drug addiction, how mental illness complicates the situation, and what happens in treatment that makes it work for so many. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans. GNetX Sequence Multivitamins were designed to me...

Dr. Greg Hall discusses why African Americans have the highest risk for heart attacks and strokes as well as things you can do to avoid them. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans. GNetX Sequence Multivitamins were designed to meet the needs of the Black community with the appropriate amount of vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin A, f...

Dr. Greg Hall explains the difference between CBD and THC and how they are completely different but come from a plant that looks exactly the same. He talks about the increased risk of mental illness associated with early age use as well as how marijuana compares to other addictive substances . This is an unbiased discussion of the "ins and outs" of marijuana from a medical standpoint. Each episode...

The FDA recently issued its plan to permanently ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the next year. This will disproportionately impact Black people because over 85 percent smoke menthol cigarettes compared to under 30 percent of whites. All flavored cigars will be banned as well. Listen to Dr. Hall explain the issues involved in this controversial decision and why it may be a good time t...

Playwright, author, director, artist, Michael Oatman discusses his health problems including a stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic insomnia. His comical edge and open honesty provides a rare look into these common ailments from a patient's perspective. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans. GNetX Sequence Multivit...

Your vitamin D level is probably very low and that can cause all sorts of health problems, but did you know that vitamin E might cause cancer? Dr. Hall reviews the nutritional differences African Americans experience as well as discusses a theory for why GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans is the best choice for a multivitamin. Go to SequenceMultivitamins.com for more information. E...

Greg Hall, MD, an author and nationally known expert in African American health, hosts a video blog on health and wellness issues that will lead to "Better Black Health." This episode looks at the causes of chest pain and high blood pressure in a 52 year old African American man. Let's see if you can come up with the diagnosis for this man's stressful life! Each episode of Better Black Health is b...