Church-based health programs may help black adults lower blood pressure
Oct 9, 2018
Black adults with high blood pressure may benefit from habit-changing education that includes faith-based and motivational strategies, a new study shows.
Health Disparities News
Differences remain in heart attack treatments for black patients
Sep 20, 2018
A new study found that black heart attack patients continue to get less aggressive procedures and medications than white patients hospitalized for the same condition.
Hispanics in certain counties more likely to die from heart disease, stroke
Sep 19, 2018
Hispanic adults who live in counties with high concentrations of their ethnic peers are more likely than those who don’t to die from heart disease and stroke, a new study shows.
People who struggle with reading and writing have tough time with health
Sep 13, 2018
The negative health consequences of low literacy are wide-ranging, experts say. Adults have a tough time understanding the preventable chronic conditions they may have, taking their medication correctly and other aspects of health literacy.
The War and Treaty open up about health, homelessness
Aug 24, 2018
Michael and Tanya Trotter, the husband-and-wife duo that make up the band The War and Treaty, get candid about their commitment to lead healthier lives.
Efforts to mitigate impact of social, economic inequities
Aug 8, 2018
Initiatives nationwide are confronting health inequities at the community level.
Think your city’s air is healthy? Heart researchers suggest you think again
Aug 3, 2018
Healthy people exposed to even low levels of air pollution over a handful of years developed enlarged heart chambers, a common precursor to heart failure, according to a new study.
Making the case for better health in public housing
Jul 25, 2018
As an attorney and vice president of a real estate firm, Marcella Roberts makes decisions based on facts. But the stats about heart disease in women didn’t become real for her until it became personal.
Study: 3 in 4 black adults have high blood pressure by their mid-50s
Jul 11, 2018
Black adults are substantially more likely than white adults to develop high blood pressure by age 55, found a study that followed nearly 4,000 people for 30 years.
Nursing professor committed to clean air, healthy kids
Jul 6, 2018
Activism outside the classroom spurred nearly two decades of volunteer work for Karen Larimer.