Today is World Water Day, and although 71% of the earth is covered by water, there are still communities suffering from water disparities. About 60% of water makes up total body mass, so access to clean water and constant hydration …
Specific experiences seem similar in our storytelling when growing up in communities that center marginalized people of color. One, in particular, the corner store, aka the mini-mart, bodega, whatever you called it, they are the one-stop shops for the local …
When it comes to asthma, Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients have more than twice as many emergency room visits and deaths as White patients. Many efforts to fix this issue, however, have been unsuccessful. In a new study of 1,201 Black …
Let’s set the scene: it’s 6:00 pm and you just got home from your 9-5 job, your body is begging you to rest. You don’t listen because, "real bosses don't take days off" instead you stay up until 1:00am working …
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. It is associated with severe, life-impacting pain during periods, sexual intercourse, bowel movements and/or urination, chronic pelvic pain, abdominal …
Shalon Irving PhD, MPH, MS, CHE (January 28, 2017) Dr. Shalon Irving was a researcher and advocate for health equity and women's health. She was an Epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Lieutenant Commander in …
In the health insurance industry, computers can be trained to study health data and use it to predict events like the chances of a patient developing a disease or being hospitalized. This is a useful tool that helps the healthcare …
Improving Cardiovascular Health in Black Men Through a 24-week Community-Based Team Lifestyle Change Intervention: The Black Impact Pilot Study: The American Heart Association uses the Life's Simple 7 (LS7) score to measure heart health. A higher score is associated with …
I believe that the uniqueness of melanin-rich skin lies in the variety of hues, traditions, and stories that it carries. The differences that make us unique are something that I celebrate and educate my patients about as a dermatologist and …
It goes without saying that the pandemic continues to reshape what many would call our "new normal". February is American Heart Month, which spotlights how important it is to keep your heart "healthy". We decided to take a look at …
Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin that can lead to a skin rash, itching or dry, scaly skin. To combat dry and eczema-prone skin, it is important to add as much moisture to our skin as possible. This means using …
With changes in climate, you may experience changes in your skin's appearance. As temperatures fall, so too do the levels of humidity. And with more use of indoor heating systems, skin is further depleted of moisture, leaving it feeling dry. …