Black Women
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More than half of Black women in the U.S. have heart disease. Here's why — and how to lower the risk.
Coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease, is more common in Black women. But there are proven ways to lower that risk.
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Why aren't there more Black women in clinical trials? Experts explain.
Black women are often not asked to participate in clinical trials at all. Here’s why — and how that’s harmful.
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Chemical hair relaxers carry an increased risk of uterine cancer. Do I need to worry?
What does this mean for your health and your hair? Experts explain.
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'Know your risk': Survivors, experts on Black women's challenges in navigating breast cancer
Black women with breast cancer are about 40% more likely to die than white women with the disease.
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Meghan Markle says she's still afraid of coming across as difficult: 'I find myself cowering and tiptoeing into a room'
"You're allowed to set a boundary, you're allowed to be clear," the Duchess says.
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The nuances of breastfeeding as a Black mother
Black mothers face several barriers to breastfeeding, from the fraught history of wet nursing to existing racial disparities.
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Black maternal health inequities are a 'national crisis' — here’s what advocates are doing to change that
One of the biggest tools for combating disparities in Black maternal health is raising awareness.
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