May 27, 2021
Secondhand smoke remains more widespread than most people think, experts say, with serious health ramifications for nonsmokers, especially children, Black adults and people living below the poverty line.
May 21, 2021
Hispanic Americans who experience discrimination may be more likely to have a higher left atrial volume index, a measure linked with cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
May 18, 2021
The health of Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian and other ethnic groups in the U.S. can look quite different, depending on whether researchers group Asian Americans all together or look into specific backgrounds.
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
May 11, 2021
History lessons related to race and racism, community immersion and more should be part of medical training, according to a new report from two of the nation's leading health organizations.
Apr 22, 2021
People working to address vaccine inequity say overcoming the problem will take teamwork – and trustworthiness.
Apr 21, 2021
A mobile screening tool can detect irregular heart rhythms in American Indians, who are at high risk for the condition, known as atrial fibrillation.
Apr 19, 2021
The use of gender-affirming hormone therapy could raise blood pressure in transgender men and lower it in transgender women, new research shows.
Apr 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and the racial and social justice movement have exposed health disparities and highlighted the need for diverse representation in research studies.