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 ...

Here, we explain the facts behind several more of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims during his two Senate hearings as nominee ...

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter ...

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets with influential African American figures, like Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock and Maya Angelou, to piece together their genealogy and disclose captivating facts about ...

Cooper et al [6] attempted to disentangle the social, environmental, and genetic aspects of race by studying hypertension and sodium intake only in populations of the African diaspora. This ...

About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds When it comes to ages 12 to 18 who are dealing with obesity, Americans are divided: About one-third ...