Men in Dallas County are living shorter lives than the national average, with some areas having a life expectancy gap of nearly 20 years, due to factors such as access to care and ignoring symptoms, but getting regular check-ups can help catch problems early.
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What’s Your Risk?
Parkland Health experts encourage people to learn about the risks of diabetes and take a 60-second risk assessment test to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
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ABC Wraps Month-long Campaign Screening Thousands for Heart Risks Nationwide
The Association of Black Cardiologists is urging renewed attention to the disparities in cardiovascular health that continue to affect Black Americans, despite overall cardiovascular deaths declining nationwide, and has launched the Cardiovascular Desert Initiative to provide education and access to care in areas with limited or no cardiologists.
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Let’s Talk Diabetes: Real Life. Real Tips. Real Support.
Parkland Health’s Diabetes CHNA Initiative offers educational classes through the Let’s Talk Diabetes program to provide resources and support to those living with diabetes.
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Diabetes Is a Crisis — and Extreme Heat Heightens Risks
New York City’s extreme heat poses a significant threat to New Yorkers living with diabetes, and requires public awareness, policy changes, and investments in public health to combat the mounting crisis.
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High Blood Pressure: A Serious Concern for African American Physicians
The National Medical Association (NMA) has issued an advisory regarding high blood pressure awareness, noting that it is more common and serious among African Americans than in other racial and ethnic groups, and providing tips for reducing it.
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LaVar Ball’s Amputation Sheds Light on Health Crisis
LaVar Ball, the father of two NBA players and a rapper, was hospitalized with a partially amputated leg due to an untreated diabetes infection, highlighting a growing epidemic of Black Americans losing limbs due to the disease.
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Funding Crises Threaten Diabetes Program’s Success
ECHO-Chicago’s Complex Diabetes program has been effective in reducing wait times for diabetic care and helping patients manage the disease, but funding is at risk of running out.
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Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of U.S. Deaths
Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes continuing to affect more than 180 million Americans by 2050.
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What Black Folks Say About Weight Loss Meds and the Holidays
Branneisha Cooper was terrified of attending her first holiday gathering after starting Mounjaro. The 28-year-old started the injectable medication on Nov. 2, 2022, just a few weeks before Thanksgiving. “I […]
