Weathering: How racism impacts the body on a cellular level
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We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why, at least in the US.
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why, at least in the US.
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why, at least in the US.
Rocks, soils and minerals — the elements that make up the land we live upon — have no protection from the weather.
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why, at least in the US.Rocks…
Millions of people experience overt or covert racism that affects their day-to-day lives.
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The number of mothers who receive no prenatal care is on the rise in North Carolina.
By Shelby Harris and Sarah Melotte This story is a collaboration between Carolina Public Press and The Daily Yonder.
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After the revocation of the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, pregnancy-related deaths will almost…
After the revocation of the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, pregnancy-related deaths will almost…
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Grammy-nominated musician Ari Lennox recently performed at Ghana’s Afrochella music festival and shared her experience in the…
Grammy-nominated musician Ari Lennox recently performed at Ghana’s Afrochella music festival and shared her experience in the…
Black women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than any other demographic — and the Covid-19…
By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Black women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than any other…
Posted By: By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Black women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than…
Infection rates. While overall testing rates have been similar across racial and ethnic groups, the report stated that Native…
Acting Assistant Secretary for Health Rear Adm. Felicia Collins, M.D., M.P.H., said in an OMH blog post last month that the…
In a momentous 1992 paper, Arline Geronimus, ScD, now a professor of health behavior and health education at the University of…
Istock (Model(s) used for illustrative purposes only) In a momentous 1992 paper, Arline Geronimus, ScD, now a professor of…
Repeated exposure to socioeconomic adversity, political marginalization, racism, and perpetual discrimination can harm health.
Oni Blackstock is a primary care and HIV physician and founder and executive director of Health Justice.
https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/210113170959-02-black-maternal-mortality-uk-super-tease.jpg Onwuka’s labor was induced…
When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her husband…
When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her husband…
Onwuka's labor was induced at James Paget University Hospital in Great Yarmouth in the UK, about 140 miles northeast of London…
London (CNN)When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her…
Blog, Let's Talk Fertility Posted on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020by jordan.pierre December 29 Understanding the history…
Like many expectant mothers, Renee Schoolfield had worries and questions about her baby’s health.
Like many expectant mothers, Renee Schoolfield had worries and questions about her baby’s health.
Like many expectant mothers, Renee Schoolfield had worries and questions about her baby’s health.
Like many expectant mothers, Renee Schoolfield had worries and questions about her baby’s health.
Like many expectant mothers, Renee Schoolfield had worries and questions about her baby’s health.
Like many expectant mothers, Renee Schoolfield had worries and questions about her baby’s health.
Data has consistently shown that Black Americans die at higher rates than White Americans, especially when related to specific…
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2020 is the gift that keeps on giving in the worst way possible, and the Black community is bearing the brunt of the bad news.
2020 is the gift that keeps on giving in the worst way possible, and the Black community is bearing the brunt of the bad news.
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Public health experts hope that the vast scale of the crisis will prompt meaningful political action to counter health…
It goes without saying that the last few months have been an incredibly difficult time.
Paramedics wearing personal protective equipment take a patient to the ambulance amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Boston…
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has one of the worst records in the nation for the deaths of children a year or younger.
At Christmas, Renee Schoolfield hangs ornaments decorated with her children’s names.
North Carolina has one of the worst records in the nation for the deaths of children a year or younger.
North Carolina has one of the worst records in the nation for the deaths of children a year or younger.
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Bianca Davidson was 17 and still in foster care when she got pregnant.
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Bianca Davidson was 17 and still in foster care when she got pregnant.
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By Jacqueline Howard CNN (CNN) -- When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news…
(CNN)When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news, according to a report released by…
(CNN)When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news, according to a report released by…
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