Posts Tagged ‘Black Health’
Coolio’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.
Read MoreBritons of black and south Asian origin with dementia die younger, study finds
Black people experience worse health outcomes in a variety of areas across the world, and one recent English survey backs this up.
Read MoreAdvice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart
One doctor wants to ensure that Black women prioritize their heart health even if the rest of the world overlooks health disparities.
Read MoreLocal Stroke Center May Be Off Limits to Patients in Black Neighborhoods
Living close to stroke centers may not be enough for positive health incomes for Black patients who cannot afford their care, a study finds.
Read MoreRacism Declared A Public Health Crisis In New York
By Joshua Eferighe, BET News The declaration is to combat discrimination and racism in New York’s healthcare system. Racism is now a public health crisis in New York. The declaration is a part of a series of measures signed last week (December 23) by Governor Kathy Hochul in an effort to address the inequities in New York’s healthcare…
Read MoreOpioid crisis hitting Black communities at alarming rates amid pandemic
In the thick of the COVID pandemic, deaths among Black Americans soar due to the opioid addiction crisis.
Read MoreMoving Monuments and Considering Community
A Kehinde Wiley statue, Rumors of War, takes its place one mile from the Avenue of Monuments. This monument of a young Black man responds to the many statues of confederate white men usually seen lining the streets of Richmond, Virginia.
Read MoreChildhood trauma in the U.S. is a ‘public health crisis’
A new study on childhood trauma provides compelling evidence for why childhood trauma should be a focus of Milwaukee and the country.
Read MoreBiological Weathering and Its Deadly Effect on Black Mothers
Racism is found to be a major factor in the high death rates and instances of chronic diseases in the Black community. This racism, in the form of Biological Weathering, can also have “deadly” effects on mothers before, during and after childbirth.
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