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Health problems in the Black community are vast. However, key leading diseases like diabetes remain a huge health concern among the Black population. Time and time again, statistics have shown that Black people have higher rates of diabetes than other races, such as Hispanics and Caucasians. Unfortunately, many of those cases result in death. It’s […]

Investing in a diverse healthcare workforce is imperative to closing gaps in care for historically marginalized and underserved communities. Research – as well as personal experience – tells us that when our healthcare workforce doesn’t align with patients—whether in ethnicity, personal values, or even communication style—patients receive lower-quality care and have lower levels of trust.

Bot back fat? No problem! Get ready for the summer season by getting rid of back fat. Many people are calling slimming your back, “Un-Big”-ing your back. To get rid of fat deposits on your back, you’ll have to first understand what caused it in the first place. What Causes Back Fat? Back fat, also

(BlackDoctor.org) — No matter the research study, scientific finding, or health care statistic, one of the most consistent men’s health facts around is that men, in general, do not live as long as women. Here are a few alarming statistics: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is three times higher among men who are clinically depressed. Male suicides

Racial and ethnic disparities in health care have long been a problem in the U.S.1 For many Black communities and other minority groups, a lack of health insurance, less access to quality medical care, and socioeconomic factors have contributed to higher rates of chronic illness and worse health outcomes compared to White people.1-3 The COVID-19 pandemic

Health Care By Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News The National Institutes of Health’s sweeping cuts of grants that fund scientific research are inflicting pain almost universally across the U.S., including in most states that backed President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. A KFF Health News analysis underscores that the terminations are sparing

Both employees and employers are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with chronic depression and anxiety sometimes is a necessary and healthy choice.   By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about

When reality star Tami Roman first stepped into the public eye, it was as a young adult appearing on “The Real World”. She drew attention for being open and honest about her struggles. In one particular episode, she shed light on body image issues after making the decision to wire her mouth shut in order

Living with arthritis is a very tiring reality for many people and unfortunately, arthritis can come at any age. It can develop when you’re a young adult, it can develop as you begin to age into an older adult, and it can even develop in your childhood. Not only can it develop at different ages

In most cases, how an individual approaches a romantic relationship is deeply rooted in how they were raised. It’s grounded in what they grew up seeing, feeling, believing, or experiencing. Some may take their positive experiences and hold on to them, while others may remember bad experiences and try to avoid making those same mistakes.