The Human and Economic Cost of Major Health Diseases in East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn

The Human and Economic Cost of Major Health Diseases in East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com  East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have profound human and economic impacts. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent, leading to a cascade of related health issues and substantial financial burdens […]

Weight Loss Plans are Less Effective for Many Black Women − because Existing Ones Often Don’t Meet Their Unique Needs

Weight Loss Plans are Less Effective for Many Black Women − because Existing Ones Often Don’t Meet Their Unique Needs

By Loneke Blackman Carr, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Krakenimages.com/ shutterstock.com The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients – especially Black adults – cannot afford the high price. These drugs are […]

Diabetes And Obesity Can Damage The Liver To The Point Of Failure – But Few People Know Their Risk Of Developing Liver Disease

Diabetes And Obesity Can Damage The Liver To The Point Of Failure – But Few People Know Their Risk Of Developing Liver Disease

By Madona Azar | The Conversation Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat in the liver. Formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, this condition affects 1 in 4 people worldwide. Among those with type 2 diabetes, insulin […]

The Health Divide: Old Inequities in New Obesity Drugs, and New Looks at Long COVID and Cystic Fibrosis Disparities

The Health Divide: Old Inequities in New Obesity Drugs, and New Looks at Long COVID and Cystic Fibrosis Disparities

Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / Shutterstock.com By Amber Dance | Center for Health Journalism Black people feel left out of weight-loss drug craze. Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have rapidly surged in popularity, but the benefits aren’t being distributed equally, reports Anissa Durham in a Word In Black–STAT collaboration.   “Many Black Americans … worry that their […]

World Obesity Day: PAHO Launches Creative Play Initiative in Barbados Schools

World Obesity Day: PAHO Launches Creative Play Initiative in Barbados Schools

By PAHO | March 4, 2024 Bridgetown, Barbados 4 March 2024 (PAHO) – Creative Play, a new initiative from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness of Barbados, aims to address the growing issue of overweight and obesity in children through the development of innovative approaches to encourage physical activity […]

September Is National Child Obesity Awareness Month

September Is National Child Obesity Awareness Month

According to the Office of Disease and Health Promotion One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. […]