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Jan 21, 2016 12:15 PM EST

Black Individuals May Be At A Higher Stroke Risk Than Whites

New research published in the journal Neurology reveals that black individuals are three times more likely to have a stroke than white counterparts.

Jan 07, 2016 06:17 PM EST

Low-Income Families Are More Likely To Be Obese

New findings published in the journal Childhood Obesity reveal that despite higher obesity rates among African-American and Hispanic children, this relationship disappears once lower family income is factored into the equation. The study results showed how children coming from lower-income families ...

Jan 07, 2016 03:00 PM EST

Sodium Consumption Is Way Too High Among The Average American

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that regardless of race, age, gender or even high blood pressure, the majority of Americans are consuming more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.

Nov 23, 2015 02:06 PM EST

Meditation May Help Reduce Racial Prejudice

Meditation may help reduce prejudice, according to a recent study.

Oct 30, 2015 12:55 AM EDT

Boosting Appetite-Controlling Protein May Help Decrease Obesity Risk

New findings published in the journal Cell Reports reveal that a variation in the gene for brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) may cause less production of appetite-controlling proteins that play a strong role in obesity risk for some children and adults.

Aug 25, 2015 02:15 PM EDT

Here's How Blind People Determine A Person's Race

Do blind people categorize race?

Aug 22, 2015 07:01 PM EDT

Breast Cancer: Some Women More Susceptible To Rare Kind

New findings published in JAMA Oncology reveal that some women are more susceptible to rare early breast cancer. This typically included younger black women who had a greater chance of being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, otherwise known as DCIS. Furthermore, early diagnosis and treatment ...

Jul 30, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Prostate Cancer: It's Twice As Likely To Kill Black Men As White Men

New findings published in BMC Medicine reveal that black men in England are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The findings also revealed that they are more likely to die from the health issue as well.

Jun 02, 2015 07:11 PM EDT

Racial Stereotyping Still Very Much Alive When It Comes To Athleticism

New findings presented at the 2015 International Communication Association conference suggest that there is racial stereotyping in the way media portrays athletes.

May 19, 2015 05:44 PM EDT

Suicide Rates Increasing Among Black Children

New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that suicide rates are up among black children under the age of 12, according to findings presented by The research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus Ohio.

Mar 24, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Running Barefoot Is Especially Dangerous, Even For Experienced Athletes: Here's Why

New findings presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons show that it's extremely important to never run barefoot. Even for older, more experienced athletes who may feel like they can take to the field without the guidance of athletic wear, this is estremely d...

Aug 13, 2014 10:36 PM EDT

Women, African-Americans More Prone to Cardiovascular Issues

A recent study published in the journal Circulation identifies specific risk factors for heart health, showing that women and African-Americans are more prone to related health issues than men or other ethnicities.