Posts Tagged ‘Black Health’
Black Maternal Health Week 2024: U.S. News Recognizes U.S. Hospitals With Excellent Black Patient Outcomes
26 hospitals across the country were recognized for excellent Black patient outcomes as part of Black maternal health week.
Read MoreHow ‘Medical Gaslighting’ Ignores Black Women With Long COVID
Dr. Margot Gage Witvliet, PhD, developed Long COVID in 2020, facing medical gaslighting and discovering shared experiences in dozens of women & BIPOC. Dr. Gage Witvliet learned that medical gaslighting is an insidious phenomenon which disproportionately impacts women and BIPOC. Medical professionals frequently tell female patients with Long COVID and other invisible illnesses that their symptoms are “all in their heads” while treating male counterparts with contrasting, scientifically sound approaches.
Read MoreBiden delays menthol ban amid 2024 concerns over black support
A proposal to ban menthol cigarettes may be delayed until after the 2024 election due to concerns from the Black community about being disproportionately targeted after the ban is put in place.
Read MoreWhy Black Moms and Babies Are Dying So Often In Louisiana
Louisiana has banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy, with few exceptions. The state’s maternal mortality rate disproportionately impacts Black women. Additionally, Louisiana has both the 5th highest Black population and the 5th highest infant mortality rate in the United States.
Read MoreWith a federal menthol ban looming, tobacco companies push ‘non-menthol’ substitutes
The federal government has yet to ban menthol cigarettes, but makers are changing their products just in case.
Read MoreBlack veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
A recent study reveals health disparities faced by Black Americans who have served their country’s military.
Read MoreTwo new studies document effect of police violence on Black Americans’ health
New studies show that sleep patterns of Black Americans are impacted by interactions with police–but not white Americans.
Read MoreFighting Educational Injustice, One Nap at a Time
For educators and students of color, resting may prove an effective resistance against a culture of white supremacy and capitalism.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Sexual Health on HBCU Campuses
An initiative has begun to help HBCUs support student sexual and reproductive healthcare as access is lost elsewhere.
Read MoreNew sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some hesitancy among Black patients
CRISPR technology promises better health for patients with sickle cell disease, but some still have reservations.
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