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From Birth to Death: Black Americans’ Health Inequities
May 25, 2023
The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have harmed generations of Black Americans.
High Blood Pressure is a Prevailing Health Concern Among Black Americans
April 6, 2023
High blood pressure has been dubbed as the “Silent Killer” because it often does not show any symptoms until it causes severe health damage that can result in death unless treated.
The Pressure of Hypertension in African Americans
June 1, 2022
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but the burden of disease is disproportionately higher in Black people, who have among the highest rates of hypertension in the world.
High Blood Pressure is a Unique Health Challenge Among Black Americans
May 4, 2022
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can have scary consequences if left untreated. And, that is especially true in the Black community, where hypertension is prevalent and should not be ignored.
Plant-Based Diet Offers Strong Medicine for a Healthy Heart
February 18, 2021
With February recognized as American Heart Month, a Kaiser Permanente cardiologist explains how a plant-based diet combats heart disease and leads to better health
Childhood Obesity is a National Epidemic
October 3, 2019
Nearly 1 out of 3 children in America are considered overweight
Hypertension Study Based in African American Barbershops Honored
March 7, 2019
The clinical research forum names study led by the late Ronald G. Victor, MD, one of the year’s top clinical research achievements.
Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk Of Hard-to-Treat Hypertension in African Americans
January 3, 2019
The results suggest that African Americans with more severe forms of sleep apnea are at higher risk of having hard-to-treat hypertension
New Data Show Barbershop Blood Pressure Checks Remain Highly Effective
December 20, 2018
12-month follow-up research continues to show improvement in lowering hypertension
NATIONAL CRISIS: 100 Million Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Guidelines
November 15, 2018
Medical experts hope this new, lower level will prompt doctors to suggest earlier intervention for their patients with lifestyle changes or medication.
Physician Calls on Legislators to Oppose Bill Threatening California’s Most Vulnerable Dialysis Patient Population
August 16, 2018
If passed, SB 1156 will severely limit the ability of charitable organizations from providing financial assistance to dialysis patients in need. These are the charitable organizations whose financial assistance allows for access to treatment and care for thousands of patients suffering from kidney failure in California, including many minority patients. For these patients, charitable assistance is the sole reason they are able to continue paying for their costly and life-sustaining dialysis treatment.
What the New High Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean to You!
June 14, 2018
The American Heart Association guidelines focus on the top number, the systolic pressure. If your systolic pressure is higher than 140 mmHg, here are new recommendations from the experts.
Success On “The Way” Ask Dr. Jeanette-Sex Is Important!? Part 2
May 31, 2018
Women have sexual needs too. While some men may think sex first and who’s next, their wife’s sexual and romantic needs go unmet. You can’t serve two masters. Men and women need to think about their mate’s sexual needs before practicing on others.
Barbershop-based Healthcare Study Successfully Lowers High Blood Pressure in African-American Men
March 15, 2018
The study included 319 African-American men recruited from 52 barbershops in the Los Angeles area