Why Blacks are Dying from Preventable Kidney Disease
Stolen History, Stolen Health: Why Blacks are Dying from Preventable Kidney Disease Eleven thousand African Americans die every year from chronic kidney disease only found in people of West African ancestry. Why? It is because the gene variants that trigger these disorders are only carried by populations from the sodium-deficient interior of West Africa. What the history books failed to reveal is that African Americans of slave descent are not simply from West Africa. Dur
NIAAH Editors | NIAAH Making News, NIAAH Press
Feb 14 min read
What Black Expectant Mothers Should Expect—and Demand—in Care
When Knowledge Is a Lifeline: What Black Expectant Mothers Should Expect—and Demand—in Care On January 2, the maternal health community lost Dr. Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse midwife and tireless advocate for Black maternal health. She died after delivering her first child. She was 31 years old. This is not just a tragedy. It is a warning. Black women in the United States are far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This gap shows up at e
NIAAH Editors | NIAAH Making News, NIAAH Press
Jan 74 min read
Understanding Clinical Trials: A Guide for Patients
Clinical trials are essential to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. They provide a structured way to test new treatments, medications, and procedures to ensure they are safe effective. For patients considering participation in a clinical trial, understanding the process can be daunting. This guide aims to demystify clinical trials, offering insights into their purpose, phases, and what patients can expect. What Are Clinical Trials? Clinical trials are re
NIAAH Editors | NIAAH Making News, NIAAH Press
Dec 12, 20254 min read
