Skin, Heart and Sexual Health Warnings for Black Women

Black Women: Doctors Have 4 Urgent Messages for You

O, The Oprah Magazine | From the July 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Doctors have urgent messages for black women about dermatology, heart disease, mental health, and sexual health.

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