Posts Tagged ‘Black Health’
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Read MoreAngelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Read MoreTo make history, a major study on Black heart health looked beyond the lab
One of the most significant research efforts and the largest single-site study of Black people’s heart health ever undertaken has spawned more than 800 scientific papers and provided critical insights on genetics, prevention and more.
Read MoreIs Racism Causing Black Folks’ Brains to Age Faster?
A recent studies highlights the role of racism as chronic stressor that can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions.
Read MoreBlack caregivers: taking care of themselves and others
As parents age, many Black adults find themselves as 24/7 caregivers on top of their careers, which strains mental and physical health.
Read MoreTobacco Companies Pushed Deadly Menthol Products on Black Smokers. That Could End Soon
The Food and Drug Administration hopes to ban menthol cigarettes, which may may smoking less appealing to Black Americans.
Read MoreBabies born to Black mothers who use fertility treatments die at far higher rates than those born to white mothers
A recent CDC report revealed the discrepancy in infant mortality between Black and white children, especially those conceived with IVF.
Read MoreThis Is Where Black Americans Live Longest
A recent project hopes that highlighting American cities where Black residents live the longest can have a positive impact.
Read MoreCoolio’s death at 59 should remind Black men not to neglect their health care
Coolio’s death at such a young age is a cogent reminder that Black men should take their health seriously to avoid the same fate.
Read MoreDeadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise
Some Black people may be unaware that they have a predisposition to cardiac health concerns, such as those involving high cholesterol.
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