High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs at a higher rate in many people of color and of lower socioeconomic status.
Health & Wellness:
Health issues of men, women and children addressed primarily by the state’s leading African American medical professionals, including Dr. Charles Crutchfield III MD, Dr. Deirdre Golden, and Brandon Jones. Our coverage includes ways to address current disparities in prevention and treatment; and available resources of potential value to our readers
Visit the State Fair for helpful health tips
It’s not all about your favorite food on a stick — the Minnesota State Fair also offers information on a wide range of health topics, including mental health, Medicare, care-giving and more.
In the summertime, parents must be particularly watchful
Findings have shown that summertime is when people are most likely to put their health at risk when it comes to using alcohol and recreational and illegal drugs.
Black Women taking on the fight against diabetes
According to the Office of Minority Health at the Department of Health and Human Services, African Americans are 80 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and the majority of them are women.
Sun damage can happen to us all
When it comes to protecting your skin from the summer sun, some might think that sunscreen is only for people who get sunburned easily when outdoors. Think again.
Getting quality sleep in the summertime
Recuperative sleep is just as vital to your overall health as regular exercise and a balanced, healthy diet, especially in the summer.
One nation overdosed
Every time the American people think the U.S. opioid crisis can’t get any worse, it does.
Racial disparities make it harder to ‘die well’
African Americans experience an earlier onset and greater risk of what may be referred to as lifestyle-related diseases — cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes resulting in higher mortality rates…
Free teeth cleaning at the U of M on July 10 & 11
The University of Minnesota is hosting a dental hygiene course for patients to receive free teeth cleaning.
Tummy Tuck #101: What you should know
Dear Dr. Lemaine, at our family picnic this past Memorial Day, my aunt announced that she was going to have “tummy tuck surgery.” What is that? Tummy tuck surgery is a cosmetic surgery that involves removal of excess skin and fat in your abdomen, and, in most cases, tightening of weakened or separated abdominal muscles […]