June 23, 2021
Sickle Cell Plagues Many Black Americans, But There's Hope for Better Treatments
It’s been more than six months since Brandy Compton last landed in a hospital emergency room. That’s an amazing medical achievement, brought about by scientific breakthroughs that have been unfortunately overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic, experts say. Compton, 31, was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that primarily affects people of African descent....
Socioeconomic Status and Obesity in African American Women
The conditions of being overweight or obese affect 77% of African American women over the age of 20. National data support that African American women are acutely aware of the contributing factors of obesity. This study aimed to explore intrapersonal, community, and institutional factors that may be associated with obesity in this population. The researchers...
Racial/Ethnic Minority College Students and HPV Vaccination
Healthcare providers recommend that students receive vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) before entering college. Across all racial/ethnic groups, catch-up vaccination against HPV occurs at a low rate among college students. HPV vaccination is especially critical for racial/ethnic minorities, who suffer disproportionately from HPV-related cancers. Researchers conducted a study to examine the prevalence of and interest...