Intriguing polymorphisms of the epithelial sodium channel are consistent with patterns of hypertension seen in African Americans. Obesity, especially in African-American women, may be closely ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and the same is true for Alabama. Nearly 15,000 Alabamians died from heart disease in 2022. An unhealthy diet, obesity, tobacco usage and type 2 ...

Many African Americans eat soul food -- foods typically high in fat, which increases the risk for developing obesity. As healthcare providers, we must recognize this health risk among African ...