Understanding 'Black fatigue' – and how to overcome it
Feb 24, 2022
Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can find ways to protect yourself and others.
Health Disparities News
Some infertility treatments may raise risk for pregnancy complications
Feb 22, 2022
Women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may be at higher risk for complications affecting themselves and their unborn children at the time of delivery, new research finds.
This researcher is using and studying social media to improve and extend lives
Feb 22, 2022
Bertha Hidalgo of the University of Alabama-Birmingham leads a project focused on women, particularly those from historically excluded populations. She's already made a difference for her mom.
Black running group members want others to follow in their healthy footsteps
Feb 18, 2022
In a recreational sport that's predominantly white, Black runners send a message that they belong.
The legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a heart surgery pioneer
Feb 16, 2022
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams accomplished many "firsts" as a Black physician in the late 1800s, including one of the first open-heart surgeries in the world.
Lower income linked to higher odds of clogged neck arteries
Feb 9, 2022
People making less than $35,000 a year may be more likely to have carotid artery stenosis, a leading cause of stroke, a new study found.
Dangerous bleeding strokes disproportionately affect Asian American, Pacific Islander adults
Feb 8, 2022
Asian American and Pacific Islander adults in the U.S. are more likely to experience an intracerebral hemorrhage at a younger age than their white peers, with graver consequences, new research shows.
Living in segregated neighborhoods may double heart health risks for Black young adults
Feb 2, 2022
Living in segregated neighborhoods during young adulthood may double Black adults' risk for coronary artery calcium, a predictor of heart disease, a new study finds.
Faith-based nonprofit gives teen moms a path to diplomas and jobs
Jan 24, 2022
A Maryland nonprofit supports teen moms to reach high school graduation and become job-ready. Its CEO and founder knows what they're going through.
Residential segregation may increase risk for high blood pressure
Jan 20, 2022
Living in a racially segregated neighborhood increases the risk for high blood pressure for Black and Hispanic adults, a new study finds.