Heart attack and stroke are two separate diseases that are closely related. They often share the same underlying risk factors, causes, and mechanisms, such as plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) and blood clots. Experiencing one...
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Black Hair and Heart Health
As we recognize American Heart Month this February, the medical community and public health advocates are sharpening their focus on a staggering reality. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for Black...
Can AI Detect Birth Defects?
The World Health Organization estimates that 240,000 newborns are lost annually within 28 days of birth due to birth defects or congenital (acquired in the womb) disorders. It is usually difficult to identify a single cause of...
Medication Safety During Pregnancy
Salvi Schostok & Pritchard estimate that there are over 1.5 million medical injuries in the US alone, and pregnant women are among those affected. As common as medical injuries are (to the mother and child, alike), many...
New Year, Safer Home—Ten Tips
At Elevate Black Health, we understand that health does not begin in hospitals or clinics—it begins at home. Home safety plays a critical role in physical health, mental well-being, and long-term community resilience. Yet, due to...
Representation and Prevention: HIV in Black America
HIV continues to affect Black communities in the United States and around the world more than other groups. Black people make up a larger share of new HIV diagnoses than their proportion of the overall population. This disparity...
AI Is Transforming HIV Care
Since the discovery of the first HIV case in 1981, researchers have worked tirelessly to improve our understanding of the virus and to ultimately find a cure. In the early years, limited scientific knowledge meant that an HIV...
Why Black Communities Need PrEP Awareness
“Prevention is better than cure” is far more than a cliché—it’s a guiding truth for anyone committed to protecting their health. And for us in the Black community, prevention must be front and center, especially when it comes to...
Closing the PrEP Gap in Gynecology
2021 was a big year for me. It was the year of my first pregnancy, and meeting with an Obstetrician (OB) and a Gynecologist (GYN) came with mixed feelings. There were so many changes happening in my body, and I needed a...
Diabetes Made Simple: A Quick Guide
I was around 12 years old when I first heard the word diabetes. A close family member was bedridden with it, and suddenly the word was everywhere—whispered in worried tones by adults who seemed to understand something I...