Hypertension is known as “the silent killer,” as it frequently shows no signs or symptoms. Unfortunately, African Americans are more likely than White Americans to...
During the recent virtual Close the Gap health summit hosted by Black Health Matters and Boston Scientific, Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara of Wayne State University...
From mental health to maternal health, Black Health Matters. This movement is a critical chapter in Black History, and the leaders in this community are...
Diversity in clinical trials matters. When participants in clinical trials look like the diverse world we live in – everyone benefits. Clinical trials are health-related...
Al Roker, America’s longtime beloved weatherman, journalist and television personality publicly revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis alongside his TODAY show co-hosts on Nov.6. For years,...
By Courtney Christian, Senior Director, Policy and Research at PhRMA Late last year, PhRMA published the first ever industry-wide principles on clinical trial diversity, set...
Research has shown people of color experience higher levels of physical and chemical stress, which makes us more susceptible to health issues. This combination of...
Children with chronic kidney disease are affected in myriad ways. CKD is any condition that causes reduced kidney function over an extended period of time,...
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