Posts Tagged ‘African American health’
Marriage may boost gay couples’ health
MICHIGAN STATE (US) —Legalizing gay marriage could improve same-sex couples’ health, though gay racial minorities may be suffering from a double dose of discrimination. Continue…
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 15:58 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Feb 20, 2013 12:56 - 1 Comment
Treat sickle cell with an antidepressant?
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A drug used as an antidepressant since the 1960s can essentially reverse the effects of sickle cell disease, according to a new finding made in mice and human red blood cells. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 18, 2013 13:38 - 3 Comments
Obesity news may discourage black readers
U. MISSOURI (US) — Newspapers geared toward African-American audiences tend to frame obesity in a negative way, which could hurt readers’ efforts to lose weight, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 21, 2012 12:56 - 1 Comment
Half-match transplants may wipe out sickle cell
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Even partially matched bone marrow transplants can eliminate sickle cell disease in some patients, ridding them of debilitating symptoms and the need for pain medication and blood transfusions. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 17, 2012 16:32 - 1 Comment
For blacks, marriage doesn’t lengthen life
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Marriage doesn’t seem to boost longevity for blacks the way it does for whites, according to a large national study of cohabitating and married couples. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 13, 2012 11:33 - 1 Comment
For black youth, types of stress add up
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — Stress can increase the risk for violent behaviors and depressive symptoms for African-American young adults, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 25, 2012 9:04 - 1 Comment
Religious songs may ease black seniors’ stress
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Religious songs may help some older African Americans cope with stressful life events, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 18, 2012 16:24 - 0 Comments
Racial bias may lower benefits of economic status
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Racial discrimination could lessen the mental-health benefits usually associated with better socio-economic position for African-American men, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 18, 2012 9:25 - 0 Comments
Clergy fight HIV in ‘faith-friendly’ way
BROWN (US) — By offering messages about getting tested and staying on treatment, black clergy could break through barriers imposed by traditional preaching about HIV prevention. (more…)
