Obesity in U.S. 2015: Facts and Maps
Obesity is a huge problem in the United States. The Office of Minority Heath (OMH) provided these facts about Black Americans and Obesity1 . African-American women have the highest rates…
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Reducing Generic Drug Costs: Know the Drug Formulary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that nearly 8 in 10 prescriptions1 filled in the United States are for generic drugs. Generic drugs are less expensive than brand-name medications,…
Stroke: Bad News for African Americans
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of adult disability1. About 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke…
Heart Disease and African Americans: Just the Facts
The term “heart disease1” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects the…