The As One Foundation, in partnership with the Sickle Cell Community Consortium and the Black Heritage Society, is proud to announce the Sickle Cell Therapeutics Summit & Health Fair in observance of World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
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By integrating these practices into daily life, women can take charge of their health, reduce the risk of disease, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Breast cancer disparities among Black women are pressing issues that demand attention and action.
Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the UH College of Pharmacy, and Tho Tran, research assistant professor of chemistry at the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, have received funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to create a summer research program to engage the upcoming generation of minority, underrepresented cardiovascular researchers in hands-on heart, blood and lung research.
On average, carriers die two to two and a half years earlier than expected. With nearly half a million Black American carriers over the age of 50, the implications are profound.
Selecting the right birth control method is pivotal, say experts, who point to research that shows the risk for potentially life-threatening blood clots is 35 times greater among women with genetic clotting disorders who use estrogen-based contraceptives.
Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon the organization aims to address through its newly unveiled VOICES of Black Women study.
From varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency, these conditions can lead to discomfort and limitations in daily life. However, within these challenges lies an opportunity for empowerment.
Sharing this information about sickle cell is the everyday work of Houston-based charity “As One Foundation,” which was founded by sickle cell carrier and former Houston Texan Devard Darling, who lost his identical twin brother to exertional sickling in 2001 at Florida State University during a football conditioning workout.
To ensure mental well-being, it’s essential to adopt a proactive approach to nurture and maintain it.
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
Houston is home to the largest medical center in the nation. Despite this, individuals living with or affected by sickle cell in our community still face numerous challenges, including access to care. Furthermore, recent advancements in sickle cell research have sparked hope for potential cures, but questions remain about their accessibility and affordability for patients…
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and can present themselves in many ways. Here are a few tips to help combat maternal mental health challenges.
As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air, leaving you sneezing and wheezing instead of enjoying sunnier days.
Finance professionals say these five strategies can help you hit the ground running during this transitional phase of life.
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The tour, which will begin with a moderated conversation in Atlanta on April 29, will see the Vice President visiting several states to emphasize the administration’s commitment to creating an economy where every person can thrive.
By incorporating various perspectives from the community, fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies can develop policies that better serve the needs of the people they protect, fostering trust and collaboration for a safer future.
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has made history as the first Black female admiral in the service’s 233-year history.