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health20 days ago•43 min saved

Premature Menopause Linked to 40% Higher Lifetime Heart Disease Risk

A Northwestern-led study of more than 10,000 postmenopausal women finds natural menopause before age 40 is tied to a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease, with Black women experiencing premature menopause at higher rates. The findings suggest the menopausal transition is a critical window for early cardiovascular prevention, including monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol, prioritizing strength training, managing stress, and ensuring menopause history informs heart-disease risk assessments to protect long-term health.

via Healthline|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #note-only-five-needed

health20 days ago•5 min saved

Ultra-processed diets raise heart risk, hitting Black Americans hardest

A diverse US study of about 6,800 adults over roughly 12 years found that each daily serving of ultra-processed foods is linked to higher cardiovascular risk, with Black Americans experiencing nearly double the per-serving increase (6.1% vs 3.2% for other groups); the study, using MESA data, points to foods like chips, white bread, soda and candy and suggests that higher risk may be driven by salt, sugar and fats and by broader structural factors affecting access to healthy foods, though causality can’t be proven.

via Medical News Today|

#health #heart-disease #mesa-study

health23 days ago•4 min saved

Every extra serving of ultra-processed food hikes heart risk, study finds

New research links each additional serving of ultra-processed foods to higher risks of heart attack, stroke, and fatal heart disease, with nine servings daily tied to a 67% increase in heart-disease risk; Black individuals see larger per-serving increases, highlighting racial disparities, while the broad American diet also poses risks as most people get more than half their calories from UPFs; experts recommend moderating UPFs and prioritizing whole foods.

via New York Post|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #heart-attack

health2 months ago•14 min saved

Houston's Black Maternal Health Crisis Reveals Systemic Gaps

In Harris County, including Houston, Black women face markedly higher pregnancy‑related death and infant mortality rates than white women, driven by social determinants, access gaps, and racial bias. A 2016–2020 study found Black maternal mortality at 83.4 per 100,000 live births—the nation’s highest—while Black infant mortality stood at 11.66 per 1,000. Personal stories, like Moriah Ballard’s fatal preeclampsia and stillborn son, illustrate delayed care, miscommunication, and distrust in the system. Local hospitals and advocates are pushing reforms and funding to expand culturally competent care and improve communication, but experts say racism and systemic gaps must be confronted to save Black mothers and babies.

via Capital B News|

#black-health #health #maternal-mortality

economy3 months ago•3 min saved

Black Unemployment Rates Rise Amid Workforce Resegregation and Economic Challenges

Black Americans are experiencing a worsening in employment conditions, with their unemployment rate rising sharply due to factors like shrinking federal jobs, reversing previous gains where Black-white employment gaps were at record lows, and highlighting ongoing racial disparities in the labor market.

via Axios|

#black-unemployment #economic-cycle #economy

world3 months ago•11 min saved

Black Journalists Face Sharp Job Losses Amid Anti-DEI Policies

The article discusses the layoffs of journalists of color amid a broader decline in diversity initiatives in the media industry, which some see as linked to the Trump administration's anti-DEI policies. It highlights specific cases at CBS, NBC, and Teen Vogue where people of color were disproportionately affected, raising concerns about racial bias and the future of diversity in journalism. The layoffs are viewed by many as part of a political and corporate effort to diminish diversity efforts, prompting some affected journalists to consider creating their own media outlets.

via The Guardian|

#dei #journalists-of-color #layoffs

health4 months ago•3 min saved

US Stillbirth Rate Improves Slightly Amid Lack of Federal Prevention Plan

The US stillbirth rate decreased by 2% in 2024, reaching its lowest in decades but still remaining high, especially among Black and Native Hawaiian mothers. Significant improvements were seen in some states, but experts emphasize the need for continued efforts to reduce stillbirths, which are often linked to medical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. The NIH has launched a research consortium to better understand and prevent these deaths.

via CNN|

#cdc #health #maternal-health

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Your Living Environment May Influence Brain Health and Dementia Risk

A study from Wake Forest University found that living in disadvantaged neighborhoods with higher social and environmental burdens is associated with biological changes in the brain that increase dementia risk, especially among Black populations, highlighting the impact of social inequities on brain health.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain-health #dementia-risk #health

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Rising Trend of Home Births Among Parents

The rise in home births in the U.S. reflects growing distrust in hospitals, especially among Black women due to high maternal mortality rates and historical discrimination, with limited safety data but potential for comparable outcomes in low-risk cases; ongoing hospital closures in underserved areas may further influence this trend.

via Axios|

#birth-safety #health #home-births

health6 months ago•6 min saved

Decline in U.S. Male Circumcision Rates Over the Past Decade

Newborn circumcision rates in the US have declined from 54% in 2012 to 49% in 2022, with significant drops among White families and regional differences, despite medical organizations' support for the procedure. Factors such as changing cultural attitudes, skepticism towards medicine, and demographic shifts are likely contributing to this trend.

via Study Finds|

#circumcision #decline #health

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Rising Prostate Cancer Rates Highlight Need for Awareness and Early Detection

Prostate cancer rates in the US have increased over the past decade, especially in advanced stages, despite reduced PSA screening, with higher mortality rates among Black and Native American men, highlighting the need for tailored screening strategies and further research into environmental and nutritional factors.

via ABC News|

#advanced-stages #health #incidence

health7 months ago•1 min saved

Reduced Screening Linked to Increase in Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases

A recent study suggests that reduced prostate cancer screening over a decade ago may have led to an increase in advanced-stage diagnoses, with persistent racial disparities showing higher incidence and mortality rates among Black men. The findings highlight the challenge of balancing screening guidelines to prevent both over-treatment and missed diagnoses.

via The New York Times|

#cancer-mortality #diagnosis #health

health7 months ago•1 min saved

Rising Prostate Cancer Rates Highlight Need for Awareness and Screening

A new study suggests that reduced prostate cancer screening over the past decade may have led to an increase in advanced-stage diagnoses, with persistent racial disparities showing higher incidence and mortality rates among Black men. The findings highlight the ongoing challenge of balancing screening benefits and harms.

via The New York Times|

#cancer-mortality #diagnosis #health

health8 months ago•5 min saved

Reduced Physical Activity Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A study found that a decline in physical activity about 12 years before a heart disease diagnosis can signal increased risk, with Black populations showing more significant declines, highlighting the importance of early, sustained lifestyle interventions for heart health.

via Medical News Today|

#health #heart-disease #lifestyle-changes

health8 months ago•6 min saved

Rising Cancer Risk Among Women: A Closer Look at Vulnerable Groups

Uterine cancer, the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S., is rising, especially among women over 50, with Black women experiencing higher mortality rates. Risk factors include age, obesity, genetic syndromes like Lynch syndrome, hormone therapy, and certain hair products. Symptoms such as post-menopausal bleeding and pelvic pain should prompt medical evaluation, though no screening test exists. Awareness of risk factors and early signs can aid in timely diagnosis and treatment.

via BuzzFeed|

#health #racial-disparities #risk-factors