Posts Tagged ‘Health Disparities’
This 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 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 MoreHormonal Breast Cancer Therapy May Work Differently, Depending on Patient’s Race
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay For women with breast cancer, their race may help predict the success of hormone therapy given before surgery. In a new study, researchers found that Black women treated with hormone therapy before cancer surgery (so-called “neoadjuvant endocrine therapy”) may be more likely to benefit from that treatment than white women…
Read MoreBlack gay community concerned monkeypox response is inadequate
Some Black gay men have criticized doctors for ignoring their monkey pox symptoms, while others have yet to receive critical information.
Read MoreBlack Covid long-haulers felt invisible to the health care system, so they formed their own support groups
Patients like Chimére Smith pleaded with doctors to take their COVID-19 symptoms seriously. When ignored, they went online for support.
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 MoreTo help fight racial inequality among our children, look at nutrition in school
Dr. Harvey explains the significance of proper nutrition for growing bodies and minds and compels action from both sides political spectrum.
Read MoreBlack and Latino seniors to see exorbitant prescription drug costs drop thanks to new US bill
The House recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act which would, among other things, cap drug prices, providing relief to Black Americans.
Read MoreThere’s a good reason why some Black people don’t go to the doctor
After a long history of medical racism, many Black Americans are hesitant to seek medical care and and suffer the consequences of no treatment.
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