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Taneia Surles

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  • Writer, Editor, and Content Strategist, Freelance
  • Associate Editor, BlackDoctor
  • None, BlackDoctor, Freelance
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As seen in: BlackDoctor, MSN, Yahoo Life, USA Today, Yahoo News, Aol, Newsweek, Green Entrepreneur, Healthline, The Hill, Flipboard and
Covers:  Sexual health, mental health, aging, education, and business
Freelance Health Writer and Editor. Bylines: AARP, CVS Health, Everyday Health, USA Today, Yahoo!, and more! 💌 taneia@contentbytaneia.com

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Taneia Surles, MPH, is a sexual health writer and public health professional. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has bylines in AARP, Business Insider, CVS Health, Healthline, HealthyWomen, USA Today, and others.

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This new treatment could help French bulldogs breathe easier

This new treatment could help French bulldogs breathe easier

A new injectable therapy, 'Snoretox-1,' is being tested as a safer, more affordable alternative to surgery fo…

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What is OCD? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What is OCD? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

OCD is a complex, often misunderstood mental health condition. Learn about obsessions and compulsions, and wh…

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Doctors explain why menopause can cause hair loss - and what helps

Doctors explain why menopause can cause hair loss - and what helps

Losing your hair can leave you feeling stressed out, which can make menopause symptoms worse. Here's what you…

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Diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause complications if left undiagnosed. Here's a list of signs and sy…

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Identifying Skin Cancer on Black Skin: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention

Identifying Skin Cancer on Black Skin: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention

Skin cancer looks different on Black skin, often leading to delayed diagnoses. Learn how it appears, risk fac…

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Your Period: What's Normal (and What's Not)

Your Period: What's Normal (and What's Not)

Your period can say a lot about your uterine health. From irregular periods to bad cramps, here's how to tell…

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Are You Still in Love — Or Just Really Good (Or Bad) Roommates?

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By Taneia Surles Verified
| Nifty50Plus
After spending decades together, some older couples find themselves acting more like platonic roommates rather than romantic partners. Retirement, caregiving duties, chronic health conditions, grief, and established routines can all contribute to emotional distance in a relationship. It can be hard to realize that the person you once felt deeply connected to feels more like someone you’re just sharing a living space with.
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Could Decentralized Clinical Trials Make Clinical Research More Accessible?

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By Taneia Surles Verified
| Black Doctor Verified
Photo by DragonImages/Getty Images Finding a clinical trial can often be just the first step for people interested in participating in medical research. Even when you meet the eligibility criteria for a study, participating may require back-and-forth trips to a research or academic center.
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Community-Based Diabetes Programs Improve Self-Management Among Black Adults

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By Taneia Surles Verified
| BlackDoctor Pro Verified
Black adults continue to shoulder a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes, experiencing higher rates of disease, complications, and diabetes-related mortality than white adults. While clinicians understand the importance of diabetes self-management education, traditional office-based programs don’t always address the cultural, social, and structural barriers that influence how patients manage their condition outside the clinic.
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