A lifetime of discrimination may boost high blood pressure risk in African Americans
Jul 1, 2020
The chronic stress of dealing with inequity and racism can increase the risk of developing hypertension in African Americans, according to new research.
Health Disparities News
Appalachia volunteers make homes safe, affordable – and healthy
Jun 26, 2020
A housing ministry is working to make homes healthier and safer while addressing generational poverty.
Stroke patients more likely to die in rural hospitals than in urban ones
Jun 18, 2020
Disparities in stroke care impact quality of care and survival in the nation’s rural versus urban areas, according to new research.
COVID-19 adds to challenges for LGBTQ youth
Jun 16, 2020
LGBTQ youth cut off from peer support face new challenges amid the pandemic.
Smoking may double stroke risk for African Americans
Jun 10, 2020
The risk of stroke among African Americans increases as the number of cigarettes a day increases, according to new research.
Heart disease, diabetes rates higher for American Indians, Alaska Natives
May 28, 2020
Type 2 diabetes affects American Indians and Alaska Natives at three times the rate of their white peers and is linked to high rates of heart attacks and strokes, according to a new report.
NYC cardiologist – and COVID-19 survivor – helps Hispanics fight the virus
May 14, 2020
Dr. Samer Kottiech is using his experience to help the Hispanic community cope with the disease.
Far from immune, rural areas face unique COVID-19 challenges
Apr 30, 2020
Understaffed, lacking resources and in poorer health compared to their urban counterparts, rural communities are uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus intensifies existing issues for older immigrants
Apr 28, 2020
Language barriers and cultural barriers in dealing with the coronavirus.
Pandemic brings another threat to forefront for African Americans and Latinos
Apr 27, 2020
African Americans and Latinos tend to be less physically active than white people, adding to the danger of the coronavirus in their communities – and the urgency to address the disparity.