Apr 23, 2021
The field of dietetics is overwhelmingly white, which can be a barrier to health for people from other backgrounds. Dietitians say the recipe for making things better calls for a dose of cultural humility.
Apr 19, 2021
The use of gender-affirming hormone therapy could raise blood pressure in transgender men and lower it in transgender women, new research shows.
Apr 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and the racial and social justice movement have exposed health disparities and highlighted the need for diverse representation in research studies.
Apr 15, 2021
High blood pressure rates among Black adults, especially women, remain disproportionately high, driven by a host of social factors created by years of structural racism, experts say.
Apr 6, 2021
The idea of being an ally, or being in solidarity, against racism and its resulting health inequities starts not with rushing into action but with working with people most affected by the problem, experts say.
Mar 29, 2021
Black young adults are nearly four times more likely than their white counterparts to have a stroke, according to a new study.
Mar 26, 2021
Jacqueline Waggoner's vision for equitable housing has helped LA. Now, she's taking it nationwide. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Mar 22, 2021
Researchers found that being active and having a healthy BMI were key to a group of Black people whose blood pressure did not rise with age – suggesting this is where to focus efforts to help.
Mar 18, 2021
Stroke deaths have increased among middle-aged adults in rural counties, according to new research.
Mar 9, 2021
A San Francisco program, which gives individuals and families vouchers for six months of free fruits and vegetables, works to increase nutrition and combat chronic diseases.