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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Peanut Allergy on The Rise Among Children
Peanut allergy in children has increased 21 percent since 2010, according to new research, and almost 2.5 percent of U.S. children may have the condition. The research was presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting. “Peanut allergies, along with other food allergies, are very challenging for children and… Continue reading Peanut Allergy on The Rise Among Children
African-Americans with AFib Face Higher Risks than Whites
Black people suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib) have nearly double the risk of their white counterparts of having stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and mortality from all causes, according to a study in JAMA Cardiology. The study, funded by a grant from the Doris Duke Foundation and led by Jared Magnani, M.D., associate professor… Continue reading African-Americans with AFib Face Higher Risks than Whites
Stereotype about Native Americans’ Alcohol Abuse Is Wrong
Although conventional wisdom has long held that Native Americans have extremely high rates of alcohol abuse, University of Arizona researchers have found that Native Americans’ binge and heavy drinking rates actually match those of whites. According to a news release from the university, the groups did differ regarding abstinence: Native Americans were more likely to… Continue reading Stereotype about Native Americans’ Alcohol Abuse Is Wrong
Racial Bias May Be Conveyed by Doctors’ Body Language
When treating seriously ill patients, doctors give less compassionate verbal cues to black patients than to white patients, according to a small University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine trial revealed. It is the first to look at such interactions in a time-pressured, end-of-life situation. The finding, published in the January issue of the Journal of… Continue reading Racial Bias May Be Conveyed by Doctors’ Body Language