There is previous evidence that exercise can help depression. A study published in BMC Psychiatry investigated if resistance training can benefit Black men, a group that is less likely to seek treatment, with depressive symptoms. Depression is a highly prevalent and serious problem worldwide. Black men are a group that […]
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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his statements on the state’s Black maternal health
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is under fire for comments he made about the state of Black maternal health in an interview with Politico last week. Cassidy said that while Black people make up a third of the state’s population and experience higher rates of pregnancy-related deaths, “if you correct our population […]
Black men and depression | Health News
Depression among Black men is an oft-unspoken pain that deeply affects the health and quality of life of Black people. In fact, the most current review of evidence on Black men and depression suggests a prevalence of five percent to 10 percent. This figure may be much larger, as depression is commonly underdiagnosed. Even more, the […]
Black health-equity advocate named JAMA editor-in-chief
A year after the prestigious medical journal JAMA was embroiled in controversy over a podcast seen as racist by critics, the American Medical Association has appointed a prominent health-equity researcher as the publication’s new editor-in-chief — the first person of color to hold the position. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, a Black internist, […]
Understanding Receding a Hairline in Black Men
Black men facing a receding hairline have three choices: Go full Michael Jordan and shave your head; learn to live with it and style your remaining hair accordingly; or seek out a hair restoration treatment. The most common cause of a receding hairline in Black men, and most men in […]
Students share meaning of Black History Month, health and wellness
February is Black History Month, and it’s being celebrated and acknowledged by Black students at Ohio University in different ways. Similarly, the month’s personal importance to students cannot be confined into one explanation. What Black History Month means to Black students may be defined through their experiences and backgrounds. To […]
University of Medicine and Health Sciences to Host “Black Women in Medicine: A Conversation About the Black Experience” | News
NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, today announced that it will host a livestream event, “Black Women in […]
Otho S. A. Sprague Memorial Institute Awards Black and Latino Male Medical & Dental Student Mentoring Grant to The Institute of Medicine of Chicago
CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Otho S. A. Sprague Memorial Institute awarded the Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) a two-year grant to develop and manage a Black and Latino Male Medical and Dental Student Mentoring Program. The overall mentoring program’s objective is to elevate and support Black and Latino male […]
Little Black Book Of Health, Beauty And Wellness Practitioners
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Camden Boxing Club Camden Boxing Club What to buy? What to try? How often should you buy it? And will it end up in a landfill or a compost bin after you finish with it? Now more than ever it’s a Mecca for discovering new beauty products, practitioners, and companies […]