Pediatrics - Black Health Matters

Why Are Pregnant Black Women Drug Tested More Often?

Black Health Matters - 08/11/20230

Recent revelations and studies have underscored a disturbing trend within medical facilities: pregnant Black women are more likely to be tested for drug use...

‘My Child Is Not Fat!’

Black Health Matters - 02/05/20140

Extra weight puts kids at increased risk for serious health issues About a third of the young people in the United States are overweight or...

9 Ways To Prevent Diabetes While Maintaining Good Health

02/22/2023 0

In 2018, the African American population was 60% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than Caucasians. The following year, they were over twice...

The Hidden World Of Depression In The Black Community

04/04/2023 0

From major depressive disorder to perinatal depression to bipolar disorder, the black community is affected by depression just as much as any other ethnic...