Diseases of the Body
Blood Cancer Awareness in Minority Communities: Bridging Gaps in Diagnosis and Care
Introduction
Blood cancers—including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma—are serious illnesses that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphat...
- Jessica Wilson
Alzheimer’s Disease in the Black Community: Understanding Risks, Barriers, and Paths to Better Care
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. In the United States, the burden of Alzheime...
- Jessica Wilson
Sickle Cell Disease: The Impact on the Black Community
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is often thought of as a childhood condition, but many in the Black community—particularly older adults—continue to live ...
- Jessica Wilson
Clearing the Smoke: The Hidden Long-Term Risks of Vaping
Over the past decade, vaping has surged in popularity among both adults and teens, often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes....
- Jessica Wilson
NHOPI Stroke Incidence Higher Than Other Groups
NHOPI stroke incidence is significantly higher than in other racial and ethnic groups, according to a study analyzing data from Florida, Georgia, M...
Fish Intake in Relation to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Black Women's Health
Background:
Black Americans have the highest colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates of any racial/ethnic group in the United States...
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