Posts Tagged ‘Black Health’
Why Black Women Are — And Should Be — Leading The Fight For $15
Black women have a high stake in the fight for fair wages; they make up a large portion of those working “unskilled” jobs for low wages.
Read MoreObamacare Enrollment Surging With Last-Minute Sign-Ups
Although registering for coverage through HealthCare.gov has not always been a smooth process, Americans continue to do so.
Read MoreGenetic clue to high heart risk of black Americans
New information that explains why Black Americans face a higher risk of heart disease may help us close the health gap.
Read MoreHow Well You Sleep May Hinge on Race
Research shows how Black Americans get less and poorer quality sleep than white Americans, and racism may play a role.
Read MoreThe NAACP Develops an HIV Manual for Black Churches
The NAACP is taking an unique approach to combatting the HIV pandemic in the Black community: engaging Black faith leaders.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Are rising obesity costs the new second-hand smoke?
As Americans keep getting bigger, some people wonder whether obesity has replaced the financial cost of previous health issues.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Are Black Women Fat Because They Want to Be?
The cultural significance of fat differs for women based on their skin color and may contribute to obesity rates.
Read MoreBlack breast cancer survivors report not getting enough information
A study finds that Black women with breast cancer are not offered information or the chance to join trials for new medications and treatments.
Read MoreToo Many African-American Babies Born Too Soon
Black babies are more likely than their counterparts to be born premature, although it isn’t always clear this is the case.
Read MoreAfrican American Female HIV Rates Now Rival Africa
Black women make up a disproportionately large number of new HIV cases in the United States, comparing to rates in Africa.
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