A new study on HDL - 'good cholesterol' - that takes race into account, is producing some nuanced conclusions on their protective benefits for heart disease. In an article in
The founder of MyUzima, Dr Kendra Outler, has been featured in the online publication, Cancer Wellness. The article, titled: When it comes to health, communication is key, deals with the
Over 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Dr. Kendra Outler, MD from My Uzima Health & Wellness interviewed Kylar Wiltz, a third-year medical student at Howard University Medical School. Coming from a large family in rural Louisiana,
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. More than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has drawn attention to mental health in a recent tweet, saying minorities are less likely to receive diagnosis and treatment
In order to understand better the risk factors and causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention runs a national data tracking service
The American Heart Association is continuously working to reduce the impact of the coronavirus.
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