CHICAGO, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackDoctor.org continues its pledge to make 2010 the "Healthiest Year Ever" by launching its latest online health tool, the BDO Symptom Checker.  This innovate resource blends the top comprehensive health information with cutting edge technology. The result?  The ability to address symptoms of potential illnesses and conditions and increase the chances of prevention and effective treatment.

The BDO Symptom Checker, located on the BlackDoctor.org homepage, features:

• The ability to address symptoms of a male, female or child.
• Guidance on self-care strategies, as well as information about when to seek care.
• An encyclopedia of health of information covering 300 symptoms and thousands of additional health topics.
• Tools to help prepare for a doctor visit, including sample questions and commonly asked questions.

After logging onto www.BlackDoctor.org, the BDO Symptom Checker works by allowing each site user to choose the gender of their choice and pinpoint specific problem areas, revealing a host of potential ailments.  By clicking on a particular problem, the user will then be navigated to the BDO Multimedia Library, and a detailed explanation of their particular area of concern, including a basic definition of the illness, symptoms, causes and first aid/prevention tips, as well as when to contact a healthcare professional.

Available online 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, the content for BDO Symptom Checker is consistently updated with the most current and comprehensive medical health content.

BlackDoctor.org is confident that this tool will empower more and more African Americans to take an active role in living healthier, happier lives!

About BlackDoctor.org

Chicago-based BlackDoctor.org is the leading resource for African-American health, nutrition, weight loss, fitness information and online communities in the United States.  In addition to providing culturally-accurate health content, BDO maintains the largest national online database of African American physicians and dentists as part of its free referral service, as well as health related editorial content addressing the unique health needs of the African American community. BlackDoctor.org: Your trusted daily resource for healthier, happier living.

SOURCE BlackDoctor.org

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