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Chronic Kidney Disease and Black Americans: The Screening Test That Finally Changed

Black adults face nearly three times the kidney failure rate of white adults. Here is what changed in the standard screening test, and what to ask your doctor for at your next visit.

Lupus and Black Women: The Autoimmune Disease That Takes Too Long to Diagnose

Lupus strikes Black women three times more often than white women, and often gets diagnosed later. Here is how to push for an accurate diagnosis faster.

Sleep Apnea in Black Communities: Why So Many Cases Go Undiagnosed

Black adults are more likely to have sleep apnea and less likely to get diagnosed. Here is how to get screened without waiting months for a sleep lab.

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GLP-1 Drugs and Type 2 Diabetes: What Black Communities Need to Know

GLP-1 medications are reshaping type 2 diabetes treatment. Here is what Black patients should know about cost, access, and prevention before starting one.

Health Starts on the Block: How Community Programs Fight Chronic Disease

From church health ministries to CDC REACH grants, community programs are closing health gaps. Here is how to find and use them where you live.

988 and Beyond: A Real Guide to Mental Health Help for Black Communities

Black adults get mental health treatment at far lower rates than the national average. Here is how 988 works and where to find culturally aware support.

Black Maternal Health: Warning Signs and Coverage Every New Mom Should Know

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Know the urgent warning signs and the postpartum Medicaid coverage now available.

New 2025 Blood Pressure Rules: What Black Adults Need to Know

The 2025 AHA/ACC guideline lowered the bar on high blood pressure. Here is what the new numbers, targets, and lifestyle advice mean for Black adults.