However, during that same period, researchers noted that although stroke incidences decreased for Black adults, their overall risk of stroke compared to white adults remained about the same.

the Black population in the U.S. suffered 1.63 million excess deaths and more than 80 million excess years of life lost due to increased mortality risk relative to that of the White population ...

For older Black people in America, the golden years often come with a harsh reality: They are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, be sicker in old age, and die younger than their white ...

Want to bring home a black-and-white dog? Top canine experts explain ... With their deep, narrow chests, Great Danes are at increased risk of developing potentially fatal bloat (gastric dilatation ...

Black women die due to pregnancy-related complications at a rate that is three times higher than their white peers, according to recent federal data, and experts say those tragic disparities ...

Estimates suggest Black Americans have about twice the risk of Alzheimer’s or another dementia compared to white people. The reasons for this aren’t clear. Understanding racial differences ...

In 2020, a report from the CDC found that infant death rates declined in the United States between 2000 and 2017, but Black infants still had more than twice the risk of dying as White infants.

The current study estimated that Black ... white counterparts, and almost triple the rate compared to Hispanics. American Indian and Alaska Native women were also at some of the highest risk ...

The clenched fist has been closely tied to social tumult throughout history, yet the gesture's representation of strength and hope endures. Its message? We shall overcome. To some, a clenched fist ...

If you’re a Black woman, experts recommend discussing your breast cancer risk and plans for future ... Black women are two to three times more likely than white women to get this more aggressive ...