he Global Black Lifespan Journey: From Cradle to Legacy begins with a simple but unsettling truth: in the United States, wealth does not guarantee protection. Despite unmatched national resources, Black communities face higher rates of cardiometabolic disease, maternal mortality, and kidne...
Most people think vision loss arrives suddenly. It doesn’t. It whispers first—through subtle changes, quiet warning signs, and missed appointments. Eye care isn’t just about seeing clearly; it’s about seeing early. As Dr. Anel Johnson reminds us, “The eyes often reveal what the body is str...
Angina is not a heart attack — but it is the heart’s first cry for help. It shows up as pressure, tightness, or a strange heaviness that stops you in your tracks. For too many people, especially in African, Caribbean, and Black communities, these early warnings are brushed aside as stress,...
ARDS is more than a lung emergency — it is a full-body crisis that can begin anywhere in the body and unfold in minutes. From hidden triggers to the body’s own defenses turning against it, ARDS reveals how fragile and interconnected our systems truly are. Understanding these surprising tru...
Cardiovascular disease does not strike at random—it follows the fault lines of inequality. In many Black and marginalized communities, historic injustice, low income, food insecurity, and limited healthcare access create a perfect storm for heart disease. Understanding these socioeconomic ...
