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#BlackHealthFacts A Resource Center for the Knowledge Movement
A collection of information and stories that aims to increase awareness of inequities in health and healthcare among Black Americans, influence change, and be a destination for finding help.Black Joy A Form of Resistance Healing Self-Care and Freedom
While Black joy has always existed, it has become a visible movement in recent years. Celebrated as part of Juneteenth, Black joy can also help people heal from generations of racial trauma and pain. We look at what Black joy means to some joymakers who are embracing it.How Black Joy Helps Me and My People Hold Our Collective Grief
Nneka Okona discusses how individual and group Black joy has helped her get through immense personal loss.By Nneka M. OkonaJune 16, 2022What Is Black Joy and How Is It Connected to Juneteenth
June 19 marks the end of slavery in the U.S., but it's also a celebration of Black history, culture, and joy.By Deron DaltonJune 16, 20227 Black Joymakers You Need to Know
These trailblazers of the modern day #blackjoy movement are visualizing and amplifying Black joy in real life.By Deron DaltonJune 16, 2022Health Changemakers Pushing for Better Well-Being in Their Communities
Perhaps the biggest changemaker of our time, Martin Luther King Jr. ignited the fight for justice and equality that continues today. In honor of the civil rights leader and Black History Month, we highlight people who are making a positive impact on the health of their communities today.Leroy Sims MD Helped Create the NBA Bubble at the Start of the Pandemic
The NBA's SVP of medical affairs, Dr. Sims led the way to safely restart the 2019–2020 basketball season.By Maura CorriganFebruary 18, 2022Lisa Fitzpatrick MD MPH Provides Underserved Communities With Trusted Health Information
Dr. Lisa helps Black and Latinx communities navigate healthcare so they can better take care of themselves.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDFebruary 11, 2022Andrew Bennett Bridges the Black Community Through Biking
How the founder of Good Co. Bike Club creates connections and joy — even during a pandemic.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDJanuary 14, 2022Barbara Shabazz PsyD Is Destigmatizing Mental Illness in the Black Community
A clinical psychologist and personal coach, Dr. Shabazz empowers her clients to prioritize mental health.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDJanuary 28, 2022Tamika Cross MD Ob-Gyn Advocates for More Minorities in Medicine
Dr. Cross sparked #whatadoctorlookslike and opened Serenity Women's Health & Med Spa for women of color.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDFebruary 04, 2022#BlackHealthFacts A Knowledge Movement
Information is our best tool for influencing change. These facts and statistics help illustrate how inequities have impacted Black Americans’ health and what needs to improve moving forward.Stigma Is a Barrier for Addressing Mental Health Among Black Americans
June 14, 2022Colorectal Cancer Disparities Seen Among Black Americans
June 14, 2022Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans Has Lasting Effects
June 14, 2022See all#BlackHealthFacts Health and Wellness News
From the latest research to expert self-care advice and tips, get all the health news you can use.7 Doctor-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation
Try these hacks for a more even skin tone.By Jennifer BenjaminSeptember 15, 2022Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color Your Questions Answered
Get the symptoms, best home remedies, and more.By Shantal RileySeptember 13, 2022Nearly Half of Multiracial LGBTQ Youth Seriously Considered Suicide in the Past Year
Those who identified as multiracial were more likely to have seriously considered or attempted suicide.By Sarah PragerAugust 24, 2022Black and Latino Seniors Commonly Experience Healthcare Discrimination Report Says
A report offers insights into how elderly patients of color describe their treatment by healthcare providers.By Suzy KatzAugust 10, 2022Better Mental Health Care for Black Men and Boys May Start in Their Barbershops
The founder of The Confess Project talks about how it helps Black men and boys to open up about their mental health...By Christina VogtJuly 28, 2022Overdose Deaths Show Historic Increase Disproportionately Affecting Black and Native American Populations
Recent increases in fatalities are largely driven by illegally manufactured fentanyl.By Don RaufJuly 20, 2022Spotlight On Touch the Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Touch, BBCA encourages Black Americans to participate in clinical trials in an effort to help research for breast...By Leona VaughnJune 27, 2022Pulse Oximetry Readings Are Less Accurate for Black Hispanic and Asian People With COVID-19
These inaccuracies may lead to missed or delayed treatment and contribute to disparities in care.By Becky UphamJune 06, 2022Lifestyle Coaching Helps Black Patients Lower Their Blood Pressure
Coaching that's tailored to a person's culture and traditions is more beneficial than medication alone.By Lisa RapaportJune 03, 2022Microaggressions They Have Macro Effects Says Top Researcher
Psychologist Derald Wing Sue, PhD, explains why these everyday slights add up.By Sheryl Nance-NashJune 02, 2022I Could Have Full-Blown Cancer Right Now — a Former Health Educator Urges the Black Community to Get Screened for Colon Cancer
Gloria Riley put off her own colonoscopy for years. Now she’s encouraging others not to wait.By Ashley WelchMay 20, 2022Race-Specific Adjustments in COPD Testing May Lead to Underdiagnosis of Emphysema in Black Americans
Researchers found CT evidence of lung disease in a significant percentage of Black men with “normal” results.By Becky UphamMay 19, 20225 Reasons Suicide Is on the Rise in the Black Community According to a Psychiatrist
Statistics show suicide is the second leading cause of death among Black people ages 10 to 24.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDMay 17, 202250 Years After Tuskegee Patrice Harris MD on the Lasting Impact of the Syphilis Study
Dr. Harris is an experienced advocate who has worked on behalf of both patients and physicians.By Sheryl Nance-NashMay 11, 2022Why Are Black Americans Bearing the Brunt of COVID-19
These disparities further highlight systemic racial inequalities and the critical need for reform.Why Body Mass Index BMI Can Be Problematic for the BIPOC Community
Measuring health risks by BMI may be inaccurate for Black people and other groups of people.By Sheryl Huggins SalomonMarch 31, 2022Is Your Hairstyle Harming Your Scalp
For people with tightly coiled hair, certain hair products and styles can cause major scalp woes.By Tonya RussellMarch 21, 2022U S Drug Overdose Deaths Are Rising Fastest Among Black People
A new study suggests a spike in drug overdose deaths among people of color.By Lisa RapaportMarch 08, 2022For HIV-Positive Black Women Peer Support Succeeds Where Healthcare Systems Fall Short
Peer outreach is helping HIV-positive Black women overcome stigma and connect with the care and services they ...By Kaitlin SullivanFebruary 04, 2022What Experts Want Women of Color to Know About Menopause
A study suggests that women of color reach menopause earlier and experience more intense symptoms.By Beth LevineJanuary 13, 2022U S History of Housing Discrimination Still Tied to Heart Risks for Black Americans
A study suggests Black people living in historically redlined communities have worse heart-health outcomes.By Lisa RapaportDecember 30, 2021Black Americans Men and People Living in the South Have Higher Premature Heart Attack Death Rate
New research highlights healthcare disparities among people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.By Becky UphamDecember 29, 2021What the Black Community Needs to Know About the Holiday Blues
Find out what the causes of stress, sadness, and loneliness are and how to feel better.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDDecember 20, 2021Black Masculinity and Mental Health How to Move Past Outdated Roles and Encourage Better Care
Overcoming the reluctance to be vulnerable and ask for help is vital for making mental wellness a priority.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDNovember 30, 2021What Black Patients Need To Know About The Effects of Psoriasis
Knowing how to spot the symptoms is an important first step of the treatment process.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDNovember 19, 2021Young People Who Experience Frequent Discrimination Are More Likely to Have Behavioral and Mental Problems
A study found that discrimination during formative years may have lasting impacts on a child's well-being.By Becky UphamNovember 11, 2021Closing the Gap in Breast Cancer Care and Support for Black Women
Black women are 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer. Here's how these survivors are trying to change...By Kaitlin SullivanOctober 01, 2021Too Many Doctors Are Misdiagnosing Disease on Skin of Color
Physicians in the United States aren’t adequately trained to recognize skin symptoms in BIPOC patients.By Salma Abdelnour GilmanSeptember 27, 2021Opioid Overdose Death Rates Are Rising Among Black Americans
A study of communities hardest hit by the opioid epidemic suggests they’re still climbing among Black people.By Lisa RapaportSeptember 17, 2021Black Women With History of Hypertension Have Higher Post-Pregnancy Heart Failure Risk
Black women who have high blood pressure before or during pregnancy have an increased risk of heart failureBy Lisa RapaportSeptember 14, 2021Measuring Waist Circumference in Black Americans a Good Way to Predict Future Diabetes
New research highlights a simple way that may help address healthcare disparities in type 2 diabetes.By Becky UphamSeptember 14, 2021Peripheral Artery Disease Amputation Rates Higher for Black Low-Income Patients
Amputation rates for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have long been higher in rural America than...By Lisa RapaportSeptember 10, 2021Self-Care According to a Black Queer Social Justice Advocate
Candace Bond-Theriault, a Black queer feminist lawyer and social justice advocate, says supporting the rights ...By Julie RevelantJune 21, 2021What the Black Community Should Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Black Americans are disproportionally affected by this painful skin condition. Here’s how to get the care you ...By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDJune 03, 2021Pharmacy Deserts Leave Black and Latino Neighborhoods Without Accessible Healthcare
Research shows that 1 out of 3 urban neighborhoods is in a pharmacy desert.By Zachary SmithMay 17, 2021Diverse Stories Common Sisterhood Empowering Voices of Minority Women with IBD
Girls with Guts launch Community Connection team to empower women of diverse backgrounds living with IBD or ostomies...By Katie WilliamsMay 11, 2021Black and Hispanic Women Have Higher Risk of Severe Stroke Than White Women
Older Black and Hispanic women who survive a stroke are less likely to live independently than older white women...By Lisa RapaportMarch 23, 2021Black Americans Have Highest Long-Term Death Rates From Stroke in the Nation Study Finds
To understand why, researchers have to look beyond healthcare.By Kaitlin SullivanMarch 23, 2021A Therapist Speaks The Real Takeaway From Oprah s Meghan and Harry Interview
Issues like loneliness, depression, and racism affect far more people than just members of the royal family.By Allison Young, MDMarch 18, 2021What Black Women Should Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer
Early detection, advocacy, and education are key for Black women to fight metastatic breast cancer — and win.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDMarch 17, 202114 Great Sunscreens for People of Color
Looking for a sunscreen that’ll work with dark skin? We’ve got you covered.By Melba NewsomeMarch 17, 20217 Ways to Stay Empowered as a Black Woman With Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Ronnisha Wilson shares the life lessons and strategies that keep her strong.By Salma Abdelnour GilmanMarch 11, 2021Black With Breast Cancer ' My Doctor Didn' t Believe I Was in Pain'
When an allergic reaction sent Ashadee Miller to the hospital, her oncologist accused her of drug-seeking behavior...By Ashadee MillerFebruary 23, 2021Young Black Adults Are at Much Higher Risk of Death After Heart Transplant
A new study says young Black adults are twice as likely to die within one year of the procedure.By Jordan M. DavidsonFebruary 05, 202112 Black American Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare
These clinicians, researchers, and advocates championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond.By Don RaufFebruary 04, 2021How One African American Woman With Early-Onset Alzheimer s Is Educating Others About the Risk
Arthena Caston encourages people of color to advocate for themselves and get an accurate diagnosis.By Brian P. DunleavyFebruary 03, 2021Does Vitamin D Deficiency Pose a Special Risk for Black People
Melanin affects the body's ability to synthesize vitamin D.By Sheryl Huggins SalomonJanuary 29, 2021Why Are Black Americans Bearing the Brunt of COVID-19
A look at why Black Americans are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic.New Data Reveals Disparities in Lupus Rates Particularly for BIPOC Women
The research also indicates lupus should be classified as a rare disease.By Carmen ChaiJanuary 26, 2021CES 2021 Can Virtual Medicine Help Reduce Healthcare Disparities
How technology may offer a path toward equitable healthcare for all.By Don RaufJanuary 16, 2021Sharp Disparities in Asthma Rates and Care in BIPOC Communities
A new report says poverty and systemic racism are to blame.By Sari HarrarDecember 28, 2020Despite Significant Improvements Black Women Still Most at Risk for Heart-Related Pregnancy Complications
Outreach and early intervention are key changes that would close the gap in racial health disparities.By Kaitlin SullivanDecember 16, 2020Black Americans With MS More Awareness More Community
MS advocate Victoria Reese is working to ensure that Black Americans are included in the narrative about the disease...By Katherine LeeDecember 07, 2020Racism Within Communities Predicts Worse COVID-19 Outcomes for Black Americans Study Shows
Researchers are exploring the impact of explicit and implicit bias.By Kaitlin SullivanDecember 01, 2020Racism in Healthcare COVID-19 Exposes Deep Inequities in the American Healthcare System
Netia McCray discusses her experience of systemic racism while seeking treatment for COVID-19.By Laura McArdleNovember 19, 2020What Women of Color Should Know About Uterine Fibroids
Taking control of your health is one of the most important steps to getting proper care.By Maia Niguel Hoskin, PhDNovember 16, 20206 Black Influencers to Follow for Healthy-Eating Inspiration
Find balance in your eating habits, learn to make nutritious recipes, and reframe your relationship with food.By Sheryl Huggins SalomonNovember 12, 2020New MS Treatment Study Focuses on Black and Hispanic Americans
CHIMES will look at how the drug Ocrevus works in minority groups that are underrepresented.By Quinn PhillipsNovember 10, 2020Opioid Crisis Response Leaves Black Americans Behind
Treatment options aren’t equally available to all communities, resulting in more deaths among Black Americans.By Kaitlin SullivanNovember 09, 2020Making a Difference Patrice Harris MD Aims to Incorporate Mental Health Into Healthcare
There is no health without mental health, says Dr. Harris, Everyday Health's new medical editor in chief.By Abby EllinNovember 02, 2020Mental Health Resources for Black Americans
A list of mental health resources where can Black Americans turn for help.By Melba NewsomeApril 30, 2021See MoreMental Health Highlighting the Issues and Influencing Change
Patrice Harris, MD, a psychiatrist and Everyday Health’s medical editor in chief at large, examines the stigma associated with mental illness, mistrust of the healthcare system, and other factors that have prevented Black Americans from receiving appropriate treatment in the past, and looks at how to make mental health as important as physical health.Fighting the Stigma Against Mental Health Issues
“There is no shame in having a mental illness and no shame in seeking help,” says Dr. Harris.Episode 2
Building Trust for Improved Health
Episode 3
Finding a Mental Health Professional
Episode 4
Prioritizing Self-Care
Episode 5
The Strong Black Woman Concept
Episode 6
How the Healthcare System Fails Black Women
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Centuries of systemic racism and oppression of Black Americans have impacted every aspect of their lives, including their health. Check out our collection of shareable #BlackHealthFacts for foundational knowledge that can help spark dialogue and change.View All Facts7 Black Joymakers You Need to Know
What Is Racial Trauma and How Does It Affect Health
7 Black Joymakers You Need to Know
What Is Black Joy and How Is It Connected to Juneteenth
Health Changemaker Lisa Fitzpatrick MD MPH Brings Trusted Health Information to Black and Latinx Communities
How Limited Choices Impact Health Outcomes
How Limited Choices Impact Health Outcomes
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#BlackHealthFacts A Resource Center for the Knowledge Movement
On June 19, 2020, just months after the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and less than a month after the murder of George Floyd, Everyday Health launched Black Health Facts.Our mission, then and now, has been to raise awareness of the inequities in health and healthcare among Black Americans, as well as the racism and bias within communities and institutions that have led to these disparities. With knowledge, we are empowered to help influence change toward improved healthcare and self-care.
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