Reproductive justice principles improve perinatal mental health for Black birthing patients
A systematic review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry suggests that perinatal interventions rooted in...
Training Black doulas to close the maternal mortality gap
Black women in the U.S. face a maternal mortality rate nearly three times higher than that...
Black infants are dying at rates three times higher than white infants, new data shows
The 2023 Infant and Child Mortality Data from the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force reveals...
Genomic study reveals key similarities and differences in ovarian cancer mutations across populations
A comprehensive genomic analysis of ovarian cancer tumors, conducted by researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute...
How “No junk food” policy ignores food deserts in the Black community
Have you ever experienced life in a food desert? For those residing in such areas, access...
Breast cancer is more likely to kill young Black women
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, a recent study found that Black women in Canada are...
Synthetic hair marketed to Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds
A recent Consumer Reports study revealed that 10 synthetic hair products, commonly used for braids, extensions,...
Cardiovascular disease: A persistent problem for Black women
African American women experience the highest burden of cardiovascular disease compared to women of other ethnic...
Cancer deaths among Black Americans are declining, but disparities remain, an American Cancer Society study shows
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has published its latest report, "Cancer Statistics for African American and...
Cancer mortality rates among Black patients vs other racial, ethnic groups
Despite a significant decline in cancer mortality rates among Black patients in the United States over...
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