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The Importance of Over-the-Counter Medicines in Black and Brown Communities
Access to healthcare is not equal for everyone. In many Black and Brown communities, barriers such as cost, lack of insurance, transportation chall...
- Jessica Wilson
Vaccines in the Black Community: A Legacy of Mistrust
Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine. They protect individuals, families, and entire communities from serious diseases. Y...
- 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
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...
European Ancestry Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Black Individuals
Black individuals with higher European genetic ancestry may face a modestly increased atrial fibrillation risk, according to a new analysis.
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