Posts Tagged ‘Black Health’
The 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.
Read MoreA New Study Shows Cervical Cancer Virus Harder To Clear In Black Women
The common STI that causes cervical cancer is more pernicious in Black women than women of other races according to research.
Read MoreAutism Up Among Kids of Color
CDC data shows an increased in autism diagnoses for certain youth demographics, including Black and hispanic children.
Read MoreAfrican American Smokers at Higher Risk Than Whites
Black Americans are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes, and research shows this ingredient makes it harder to stop smoking.
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