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Hidden dangers of melanoma in African Americans

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation. While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans,

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Why lung cancer hits Black communities hardest

Lung cancer continues to have a profound impact on many communities, but the disparity is especially notable within Black populations. In these communities, lung cancer

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5 medications that increase heart failure risks

Heart failure disproportionately affects the black community, with research showing significantly higher rates compared to other populations. While various factors contribute to this disparity, certain

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Alzheimer’s toll on Black Americans

Alzheimer’s disease poses a grave challenge to public health, with African Americans facing double the risk of developing the condition compared to their White counterparts.

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How Black families are fighting diabetes

In countless Black households across America, diabetes isn’t just a disease — it’s a family heirloom, passed down as surely as grandma’s china. This chronic