Black Health Matters

MARCH 31, 2025

As we look toward a healthier new year, Black Health Matters sat down with Anthony Anderson for a candid conversation about his personal journey with type 2 diabetes. This connection is particularly alarming within the Black community, where cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for those facing both diabetes and CKD.3

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Black Health Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN, and trainer Dashaun Johnson joined Black Health Matters Editorial Director Corynne L. Information regarding obesity has not kept pace with rising obesity rates.

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Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer In an observational study, researchers showed that consuming more added sugars is consistently associated with greater odds of developing kidney stones in the US, especially for ethnicities such as Native Americans or Asians, or for people with a relatively higher income.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In the world of health and wellness, vitamin D shines brightly, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." This essential nutrient plays a role in numerous bodily functions, impacting everything from bone health to your immune system. Even in sunny regions, a significant portion of the population has insufficient vitamin D levels.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Vitamin D receptors are not just limited to your skeletal system for bone health they're also present in various brain regions like your hippocampus, substantia nigra and cerebellum. Moreover, vitamin D helps modulate inflammation, which is often elevated in mental health disorders.

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Black Health Matters

JULY 31, 2024

“People from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by postpartum weight retention (PPWR).” ” According to a report published in Women’s Health , examining a narrative mapping literature to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework.

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Mercola

JANUARY 15, 2025

and is rising due to lifestyle factors and obesity. 1 Women from minority and low-income communities face an even greater risk due to limited health care access, cultural barriers and food insecurity. 5 For expectant mothers, this study serves as an important reminder to be proactive about their health.

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