Since the discovery of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) around the mid-20th century, scientists have proposed several ways of preventing the spread of the virus while studies are still ongoing to find a definitive cure...
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Teen Health: Combating Suicide
Today, Black youth are grappling with a crisis—a disturbing surge in suicide rates. Alarming research reveals that the suicide rate among Black kids aged 10 to 19 now surpasses that of their white peers. Since 2018, this rate has...
Can You Inherit Mental Illness?
When we talk about mental health, we often limit it to individual experiences or illnesses. However, Dr. Candace Layne, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Imagine Counseling Services said that it goes deeper than...
7 Ways to Earn the Trust of Your Black Patients
A study published in BMJ Quality & Safety in 2023 estimated that over 790,000 patients are either permanently harmed or die yearly from misdiagnosis. Interestingly, racial minorities and women are 30% and 20%, respectively...
Safe Sex for Black Queens: Taking Control of Your Health
Safety is an important aspect of life that affects the health and well-being of everyone. Unfortunately, sex safety is one of the most overlooked issues among Black women. Even with all the efforts to promote sexual health in the...
Beyond the Blade: Rethinking Circumcision
Despite the acceptance of circumcision among Black men in the United States (81%), the topic remains a taboo when discussing, drawing debate on medical, cultural, and ethical fronts that have persisted for centuries. Embedded...
Causes, Effects, and Prevention of Obesity in Black Men
Health benefits inspire specific lifestyle choices, and obese Black men are no exception to it. To be clear, studies have shown that if you are overweight, you’re less likely to develop dementia, your immune system could be...
Home Safety Tips for Caregivers
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 24.3% of Black adults in the United States are caregivers which is higher when compared to their white counterparts (23.1%). What is even more interesting is that these Black...
Disaster Preparedness in Black Neighborhoods
Disaster preparedness and relief are critical services provided by most governments, but emergency management practices have produced varying results. June is National Safety Month, a timely reminder for all of us about the...
June Health: National Safety Month
In observance of National Safety Month in June, Elevate Black Health seeks to acknowledge the diverse safety concerns impacting our community’s well-being. However, to narrow down the topic of this article, the primary...