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Yahoo LifeMore than half of Black women in the U.S. have heart disease. Here's why — and how to lower the risk.
Coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease, is more common in Black women. But there are proven ways to lower that risk.
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Black women are less likely to receive epidurals during labor. Here’s why.
Although Black women are affected more, a notable finding of a new study is that both Black and white women are impacted by poor pain management in childbirth.
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Why aren't there more Black women in clinical trials? Experts explain.
Black women are often not asked to participate in clinical trials at all. Here’s why — and how that’s harmful.
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Chemical hair relaxers carry an increased risk of uterine cancer. Do I need to worry?
What does this mean for your health and your hair? Experts explain.
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Black maternal mortality rates have spiked. Here’s why, according to experts.
Maternal death rates are on the rise in the U.S., spiking significantly in 2021. Black women in particular are nearly three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women.
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'Stigma, fear and misperceptions': How racial disparities affect epilepsy treatment and care for Black Americans
"Stigma and access to appropriate care are the major factors that impact diagnosis and treatment,” says one epilepsy expert.
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'Know your risk': Survivors, experts on Black women's challenges in navigating breast cancer
Black women with breast cancer are about 40% more likely to die than white women with the disease.
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One woman's IUD fell out without her knowing. Here's why that can happen.
It's possible for an IUD to become dislodged or even fall out without someone knowing.
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The nuances of breastfeeding as a Black mother
Black mothers face several barriers to breastfeeding, from the fraught history of wet nursing to existing racial disparities.
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You can outgrow some allergies, according to experts
An estimated 50 million people in the U.S. have some kind of allergy. Not every allergy lasts a lifetime, however.
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Why do some people pull out their hair? Trichotillomania explained.
People with trichotillomania have a compulsion to pull out hair from their scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body.
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Experts clear up common myths and misconceptions about hemophilia
In honor of World Hemophilia Day, Yahoo Life spoke with two hematologists about hemophilia and common myths about the rare blood-clotting disorder.
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Black maternal health inequities are a 'national crisis' — here’s what advocates are doing to change that
One of the biggest tools for combating disparities in Black maternal health is raising awareness.
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Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women — here’s what you need to know
Experts explain what causes bacterial vaginosis — the most common vaginal infection in women — and how to treat it.
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What exactly is perimenopause? Experts explain how to recognize symptoms.
Experts say it's possible to be going through perimenopause — the transition period before menopause — and not realize it. But there are some symptoms to look out for.