(wundervisuals/E+ via Getty Images) From scientific studies to firsthand experiences, here are this year’s top 5 stories that shine a light on health disparities in America, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Understanding ‘Black fatigue’ – and how to overcome it Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can…
(FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images) Cardiovascular disease rates differ among Asian American subgroups but are rising faster for most of them than for white adults, new research from Northern California suggests. Only people of Japanese American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent are not experiencing a faster rise in heart disease rates, according to findings…
Sixteen-year-old researchers and twins Elise (right) and Demir Dilci. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Biykem Bozkurt) Science is about discovery. It’s about answering questions and, often, raising new ones. For Elise and Demir Dilci – 16-year-old twins whose research was presented Sunday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Chicago – it was certainly all…
(American Heart Association) Cardiac arrest deaths have dropped significantly in the U.S., except in Black and rural communities, according to new research. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack can trigger cardiac arrest, but so can other heart and non-heart issues. Higher bystander CPR rates and improved cardiovascular care have…
(Annetka/iStock via Getty Images) LGBTQ people may celebrate as one during Pride Month. But when the topic is health, experts say it’s crucial to acknowledge differences. Too often, LGBTQ people are considered one entity, “as if they all have the same issues, all have the same needs,” said Dr. Carl Streed Jr., assistant professor of…