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Grassroots Vision Screenings in Black Communities
Dr. Nishan Pressley, OD, is an optometrist advancing eye health in the Black community. During her...
Are Blacks More Prone to Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is often called the “thief of sight,” and a leading cause of permanent blindness among...
Digital Eye Strain and Screen Use in Black Families
In my line of work, I spend 10 or more hours each day staring at a computer screen, working to...
Silent Eye Diseases: Exams Save Sight
Many serious eye conditions develop silently, showing no warning signs until significant damage has...
Deadly Heart Myths in Black Communities
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Black Americans, yet misconceptions about...
Effects of Social Media Stress on Teens
When it comes to fighting for heart health, Black Americans have been at the forefront. As early...
Black Women’s Silent Heart Crisis
For decades, heart disease has been viewed as a man’s problem—one of the many dangerous...
Energy Drinks, Vaping, and Teen Heart
In the United States, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death, and we know that...
Heart Attack and Stroke Signs in Black Adults
Heart attack and stroke are two separate diseases that are closely related. They often share the...
Black Hair and Heart Health
As we recognize American Heart Month this February, the medical community and public health...
Can AI Detect Birth Defects?
The World Health Organization estimates that 240,000 newborns are lost annually within 28 days of...