Fibroids usually start after puberty. Most women are diagnosed with them between 18 and 50 years but some cases happen earlier than that. Older research showed that Black women were 10 percent more likely to have fibroids than white women by age 50 (80 percent versus 70 percent). But we don’t know why the numbers are different. There have been limited studies looking into the reasons for this difference.
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects thousands of individuals across the country. It can impact multiple parts of the body and cause severe internal damage. There isn’t a cure for this disease, and it imposes a significant emotional and financial toll on family members of people with Lupus. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) Georgia Chapter supports everyone affected by this issue. The organization offers assistance to those in need through various channels. May is Lupus Awareness Month, and the organization has planned activities for the rest of the month to allow locals to show their support for the Lupus community.
In Florida, medical cannabis cannot be specifically used to treat autism because it is not a qualifying condition under state law. However, Dr. David Berger, a Tampa-based pediatrician and qualified medical marijuana physician, notes that individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder often experience symptoms like those of qualifying conditions, such as PTSD.
Florida this year has had a reported 2,658 resident deaths linked to COVID-19, though the pace of deaths is lower than during the past four years, according to data posted on the state Department of Health website Monday. The data showed 229 deaths this year in Miami-Dade County and 209 in Palm Beach County. Other counties with 100 or more deaths are Brevard, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota. The pandemic hit the state in 2020. That year, Florida had a reported 23,344 deaths, according to state data. The number jumped to 39,866 in 2021, before declining to 21,290 in 2022 and 8,434 in 2023.
Health disparities continue to plague marginalized communities across the United States. Narrow into the southern region of the country, and jarring statistics persist to paint a jarring picture of what is happening in our communities, and it’s not being amplified enough.
Turner is one of a growing group: Black male caregivers. Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But Black men face some issues other guys don’t. One is their health: African American men have the worst health outcomes of any group in the U.S. They are less likely to be married than other caregivers, and more likely to be taking care of someone by themselves. As a group, they also deal with negative perceptions of who they are.
Many people rinse with water after brushing, but dentists recommend skipping this step. Fluoride in toothpaste strengthens teeth, and rinsing washes it away. Instead, spit and wait 15 minutes before rinsing or drinking water to maximize fluoride’s effect. This is especially helpful for those prone to cavities. Mouthwash should also not be used right after brushing, for the same reason.
Broward HealthPoint and Community Care Plan are proud to announce the grand opening of the Maternity Care Center & Heart Community Resource Center in Lauderdale Lakes. This collaboration aims to address health disparities in maternal care identified in central Broward County.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) promotes National Water Safety Month to educate the community on how to safely enjoy Florida’s many bodies of water and prevent drowning.
On average, carriers die two to two and a half years earlier than expected. With nearly half a million Black American carriers over the age of…