Jul 26, 2021
Genomic science has helped reduce heart disease risk, but it may not benefit racial, ethnic or Indigenous groups because they are largely excluded from the studies, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Jul 15, 2021
People who live in neighborhoods with fewer resources have higher rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cognitive issues, research shows.
Jul 13, 2021
The statistics are stark, but the challenges in diabetes among Black people can be addressed at both the personal and community level, experts say.
Jul 12, 2021
Risk assessment equations used by doctors to prevent or treat heart disease may fail to accurately predict the greater heart risks faced by people of South Asian descent, new research finds.
Jul 12, 2021
The deaf community has long confronted roadblocks when it comes to accessing reliable health information. But technology is helping to fill the gap.
Jul 8, 2021
Transgender and gender diverse people experience higher rates of cardiovascular disease and death, likely from the chronic stress of discrimination, a new American Heart Association report finds.
Jun 30, 2021
A food desert in Washington state is being transformed by the nonprofit Living Well Kent, with the help of immigrant farmers, one vegetable at a time.
Jun 28, 2021
People with high-deductible health plans are less likely than those with low deductibles to head to the emergency room for chest pain, new research shows.
Jun 25, 2021
Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine, the first openly transgender official confirmed by the Senate, is using the attention she’s drawn to spotlight a range of health issues.
Jun 10, 2021
While closing health gaps will require both societal and policy changes, each person can do their part through conversations and actions to advocate for change, experts say.