Your Kidneys Don’t Lie – But the Formula Did
For years, common eGFR formulas could make kidney function look better in Black patients. Medicine changed the math - and transplant policy restored lost waiting time.
Your Knees Is KNOCKIN
Knock knees are common in childhood, but persistent alignment and adult symptoms deserve a closer look. The research is more nuanced than the family nickname.
Black Women Are Carrying More Stress Than We Admit
Chronic stress is not just a feeling. Research on weathering and allostatic load helps explain why repeated social stress can become a health issue.
Why High Blood Pressure Hits Black Communities Harder
High blood pressure affects a majority of Black adults in current U.S. estimates. The causes are layered - and control starts with knowing the number.
Black Men and the Doctor’s Office: Why Prevention Still Matters
Men are less likely than women to have a usual source of care. Black men also navigate a health system with documented histories and experiences of racial discrimination
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