BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes.

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HEALTHBEAT

MARCH 12, 2025

Spikes and a team from Emory and Morehouse School of Medicine looked at data from just over 400 Black Atlantans who participated in the Morehouse-Emory Cardiovascular Center for Health Equity , or MECA. Stiff arteries contribute to high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“It is such a critical initiative that I am proud to be introducing accompanying legislation to require a five year public health agenda for New York City, to improve health outcomes and address health disparities. Expanding access to healthy food and mental health resources are critical. “The Cunningham.

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