Mental health challenges impact everyone, but young Black men face unique struggles. For many, the pressure to conform to limited ... Read More
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This Study Reveals Why More People Aren’t Doing Clinical Trials
A new study, "The influence of socioeconomic status on individual attitudes and experience with clinical trials," published in Nature, sheds ... Read More
How to Identify Suicide Risk In Black Youth
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which helps promote awareness around suicide, highlight resources on prevention, ... Read More
3 Reasons Black Women Are At Higher Risk For Developing STIs
Listen, we all know STIs are no laughing matter and are taken very seriously by many. In 2023 alone, there were 1.3 million people newly ... Read More
5 Truths About Cholesterol Most Black People Don’t Know…
When we think of cholesterol, it’s usually the same. Bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol. Lower your levels if you’ve got issues, take ... Read More
Climbing for a Cause: The Kilimanjaro Hike Raising Awareness for Sickle Cell
In a unique initiative to raise awareness and funds for sickle cell disease, a group of passionate advocates and healthcare professionals ... Read More
This AI Tool Detects Diabetic Eye Disease Faster in Black Americans
Despite the challenges of living with diabetes, a new AI-driven detection tool can help ease the burden of the disease. Researchers from ... Read More
The Second Highest Killer Of Black Men Might Surprise You
Studies show that Black American men are more prone to certain illnesses. While you may have heard that heart disease is at the top of this ... Read More
3 Generational Cycles Black People Can Overcome in 2024
Black Americans in this country have always dealt with, and overcome hardships. Whether it be the hundreds of years of slavery, the decades ... Read More
A Cardiologist Explains: Managing Heart Health During Breast Cancer Treatment
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa delves into the intricate connection between breast cancer treatments and cardiovascular health. Discover how chemotherapy ... Read More
This Blood Pressure Pill Puts 3 Medications in One
(HealthDay News) — An experimental three-in-one blood pressure pill works better than layering on meds one at a time, a new clinical trial ... Read More
Why Are Young Black Americans Becoming Less Heart-Healthy?
Young, Black Americans are experiencing significant spikes in obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking, all risk factors for bad heart health, ... Read More