Young scholars take on health justice
Nov 12, 2020
A roundtable discussion brings out personal experiences with racism – and ideas for how to make the world better.
Health Equity Headlines
Structural racism is a driver of health disparities, report declares
Nov 10, 2020
A presidential advisory from the American Heart Association calls for action to dismantle structural racism as a cause of poor health.
Farming program delivers agricultural know-how and nutrition
Nov 4, 2020
The Urban Farming Institute in Boston grows vegetables and minds as it teaches people how to work the land and eat healthily.
Team Gemini gives disabled children something to cheer about
Oct 23, 2020
California student and former competitive cheerleader Presley LeGrande started a cheer program for all abilities.
How to fill the crucial need for more Black cardiologists
Oct 20, 2020
Mentors, networks and pipeline programs are all part of the mix in a nationwide effort to ease a critical shortage of Black cardiologists.
Belly fat may signal early heart issues for Mexican Americans
Oct 15, 2020
Excess fat deep in the belly leads to thickening of the arteries for Mexican Americans – but only those born in the United States.
Scenes of childhood hunger left lasting impression
Oct 12, 2020
Addressing food insecurity among students and promoting healthy living is the mission of University of Arizona student Lady Dorothy Elli.
Heart health report aims to bolster research, boost care for LGBTQ patients
Oct 8, 2020
A scientific statement highlights disparities in LGBTQ cardiovascular health and points the way for more – and better – research.
Optimism, resilience may guard heart health in Black adults
Oct 7, 2020
Researchers found that "psychosocial resilience" may be more important for cardiovascular health in Black adults than where they live, which has historically been a social determinant of health.
Beloved San Francisco drag queen spreads message of heart health
Oct 6, 2020
Drag performer Mutha Chucka was diagnosed with a severe heart problem and nearly died. Determination to get well and have a heart-healthy lifestyle helped Mutha recover.