Black Americans and Chronic Kidney Disease
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) states that African Americans are at high risk for developing kidney failure1 . This risk is due in part…
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I’m catching Hell, and so is McCreary County, Ky
Curtis Mayfield made a song named “Diamond in the Back.” He stated that you should be thankful for what you got. Here is the soundtrack: Alice Walker has a quote…
ACE Inhibitors: Meds used to control High Blood Pressure
If you are a Black -American with high blood pressure, The American Medical Association’s Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC8) has put out its recommendations for the different types of hypertension…
Calcium Channel Blockers: Meds used to control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious illness. This is particularly the case for Black Americans since over forty percent of Black Americans have high blood pressure1 according to Centers for Disease Control and…