Black Health

My Son Is My Heart, And I Look After His

Upon receiving the news I began screaming and crying: My son was born with only half of his heart
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Dr. Mary Bassett: We Must 'Name Racism' As A Cause of Poor Health

Racism is messy. But acknowledging its effects is a key part of improving public health.
By The Huffington Post

I Will Never Forget The Day My Mother Asked If I Had HIV

On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day be aware that support of a mother, father, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, or cousin can be lifesaving.
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Despite Higher Rates Of Diabetes, Black Patients Are Rarely Included In Drug Trials

About 13 percent of black Americans have diabetes, which is twice the rate of white Americans.
By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters

A Seat At The Table: How Will A Trump Presidency Affect Black Health?

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Here Are 4 Myths About Diversity In Science

What makes diversity initiatives fail, and how to fix them.
By Francie Diep, Pacific Standard

Viola Davis: Black Women Getting Self-Care Isn't 'A Sign Of Weakness'

“We have a tendency to care for everyone else, other than ourselves."
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Black Women Are Speaking Out To Show The World #WhatADoctorLooksLike

These women prove that #BlackGirlMagic runs deeps within the medical professional world.
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Here's Proof We Need Better Mental Health Care For People Of Color

There are huge disparities when it comes to accessing proper mental health treatment. Addressing that is long overdue.
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New Film By Ethiopian Nurse Combats Mental Health Stigmas In Africa

"Chula" is changing the narrative around mental health across the African diaspora.
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