Black women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers, increasing their risk of heart-related complications during pregnancy, according to new research published in February 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal. The analysis of nearly… Continue reading Racial Disparities and Childbirth
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The Food-Insecurity Factor
A review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a lack of information on links between the two, even though the quality of diet can often be both a direct cause of, as well as a solution for, many gastrointestinal conditions. The findings, published June 1 in the journal Gastroenterology,… Continue reading The Food-Insecurity Factor