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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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Black women are less likely to receive epidurals during labor. Here’s why.
Although Black women are affected more, a notable finding of a new study is that both Black and white women are impacted by poor pain management in childbirth.
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Does appearance matter when it comes to how some patients are treated by their doctors? 55% of Black adults say yes.
A recent patient survey reveals that people of different races are concerned that the way they dress determines the type of care they receive from their physician.
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Black maternal mortality rates have spiked. Here’s why, according to experts.
Maternal death rates are on the rise in the U.S., spiking significantly in 2021. Black women in particular are nearly three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women.
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Black TV news reporters share why they wear their braids on-air: 'Just because I work in TV, it should not prohibit me from being able to experience my hair'
News anchors everywhere are embracing their protective styles on-air.
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This travel influencer saw a man's racist texts about her. Why she spoke up and made him feel 'uncomfortable.'
Taila Rouse called a man sitting next to her on a flight after seeing his "disgusting" text messages.
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Is MSG bad for you? How the food flavoring became among the most scrutinized additives.
MSG has become one of the most controversial flavor enhancers on the market, largely due to misinformation.
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