Losing Weight Helped Heal Not Just My Body, But My Mind and Spirit, Too
A combination of surgery, exercise and medication gave me a brand new lifestyle. I've never looked back.
Blood Basics: What Happens After You Donate Blood and Why You Should Be Donating — Even During COVID-19
Consider giving blood to alleviate shortages caused by the pandemic
Kidney Experts Say It’s Time to Remove Race From Medical Algorithms. Doing so Is Complicated.
Black patients make up more than 35% of people on dialysis but just 13% of the U.S. population
An Anti-Vaccine Film Targeted to Black Americans Spreads False Information
A new movie produced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine group tries to capitalize on the covid-19 pandemic, the racial justice movement and renewed interest in the history of medical racism
Trying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek out Black Obstetricians
In addition to shared culture and values, a Black physician can offer Black patients a sense of safety, validation and trust
Closing the Mental Health Gap for Women of Color
More people of color are seeking mental health services, but finding a therapist of color can be difficult
Sending Science Majors Into Elementary Schools Helps Latino and Black Students Realize Scientists Can Look Like Them
Research shows a more diverse scientific community could lead to more innovation, better health care, more supportive academic spaces and a greater trust in science
Seed Money: Black Entrepreneurs Hope Pandemic Gardening Boom Will Grow Healthier Eating
Gardening, or even viewing plants, can reduce stress and diminish feelings of fear, anger or sadness
Barriers to Care: Head and Neck Cancer
From getting a diagnosis to finding care, head and neck cancer can be difficult to manage
Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis Brings More Attention to Solving Long-Ignored Racial Gaps in Health
Where someone lives is the greatest predictor of health and life expectancy. A person's ZIP code is also a good predictor of their race and ethnicity.
What You Need to Know About Obesity
If you or a loved one has obesity, here are some facts to help you understand this common disease
Environmental and Societal Factors, Not Just Diet and Exercise, Contribute to Obesity
Healthcare providers need to look at more than what's on the plate to understand obesity
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