Minority Health Disparities - Michelle R. Simmons is a patient, mother and grandmother who understands firsthand the impact of health disparity in her family and in her community. Her commitment to her own health and the health of her family and community, makes her a powerful partner with Johns Hopkins Medicine to reverse the impact of health disparities.

The Social Determinants of Health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live and age. They have a large influence on our health. It also determines health inequities, which is the unfair and avoidable health difference between different groups of people In this video we take a look at the social determinants of health..what they are, how it impacts health and a useful framework to understand it.

Mental Health: A Guide for African Americans and Their Families - Mental illness is very common; an estimated 1 in 4 adults experiences a mental illness in a given year. African Americans are just as likely to experience mental illness as others. This video will describe the common types of mental illness, ways it can be treated, and the kinds of healthcare providers who can help.

U.S. Maternal Mortality is Much Higher for African-Americans - In the US, too many moms are dying around the time of childbirth. Every year, more than 700 mothers die from complications related to pregnancy and delivery, leaving behind grieving families as well as urgent policy questions about how we – as a country – can do better.

Healthy Eating / Black Male Health | American Black Journal Full Episode - We're dedicating the entire show to an important topic in the African-American community: how to get healthy and stay fit. Last month, Whole Foods opened it's first store in Detroit. The company is reaching out to educate the community about healthy eating and good nutrition. Dr. Akua Woolbright joins Stephen at the desk.

African American Health - This video presentation will help you clearly understand the need to properly nourish the one tissue that can make all the difference in African American Health. By learning how to properly nourish the endothelium you can help African Americans positively affect the cardiovascular health issues of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol levels, and stroke.

The State of Health in the Black Community - We're dedicating the entire show to an important topic in the African-American community: how to get healthy and stay fit. Last month, Whole Foods opened it's first store in Detroit. The company is reaching out to educate the community about healthy eating and good nutrition. Dr. Akua Woolbright joins Stephen at the desk.

What Is Health Equity, and Why Does It Matter? - David R. Williams, Professor of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has been researching health inequities in the United States for two decades. In this video, he sits down with Don Berwick, MD, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow at IHI, to talk about health equity and why it’s important.

TEDx: Mental health within the black community - Spoken word meet social critique in this power piece exploring the cyclical nature of mental health challenges within the black community.

Racial bias found in health care company algorithm - New York insurance regulators are opening an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations it uses a racially biased algorithm. A new study says the software led to lower levels of care for black patients than white patients. Wall Street Journal reporter Melanie Evans joined CBSN AM to discuss how the algorithm works and the impact it has on patients.

Racial Bias in Widely-Used hospital Algorithm - A recent study published in Science Magazine found significant racial bias in an algorithm used by hospitals across the nation to determine who needs follow-up care and who does not. 

How racist patients impact physicians of color - White coats and hospital walls don't protect physicians of color from racist patients. About 70% of Asian and black doctors deal with biased comments.

How Beyoncé's Near Death Childbirth Experience Exposes Healthcare Issues For Black Women - In the U.S., Black women die at an alarming rate compared to their white counterparts. The Glam Gap exposes the huge healthcare crisis Black women are faced with.

The US medical system is still haunted by slavery - Black women's history matters in medicine. Watch ProPublica's feature piece on how the US is the most dangerous industrialized country in which to give birth, and racial disparities in maternal mortality make it even worse for women of color:

Lupus Awareness And Its Effects On Black Women - As many as 1 in 250 Black women will develop lupus in their lifetime. The autoimmune disease tends to attack Black women around their 30s at higher rates than White women. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention published a study done by Emory University in 2013 that examined the relationship of Black women to Lupus. 

How To Thrive With Lupus | Black Women Speak - Three women living with the autoimmune disease open up about how it affects them and how they've learned to thrive.

Nick Cannon talks about Living with Lupus - Entertainer and TV personality Nick Cannon announced in 2012 that he has lupus. Since then, he has chronicled his battle against lupus through his online videos, in the media and at personal appearances. 

Nick Cannon Living with Lupus: Doctors Say "You've Arrived Too Late - Nick Cannon details how living with Lupus has and continues to take a toll on his life years after his diagnoses. 

Mobolaji Ajao, MD, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, discusses treatment options for women with uterine fibroids. 

Gessie Thompson is a best selling author, speaker and Fibroid & Fertility Coach. She is passionate about helping other women overcome infertility through a naturopathic program without surgery. (Part 1)

Gessie Thompson is a best selling author, speaker and Fibroid & Fertility Coach. She is passionate about helping other women overcome infertility through a naturopathic program without surgery. (Part 2)

How Uterine Fibroids Changed My Life - According to the Department of Health and Human Services, anywhere from 20-80% of women will develop fibroids before they reach 50.

Watch registered nurse Jenneh Bockari-Rishe as she discusses her tough medical journey and eventual diagnosis with endometriosis, a uterus disorder that affects one in 10 women worldwide. 

Tia Mowry details her endometriosis story- from her diagnosis, to struggles with infertility and trying to conceive, she speaks out about the ups and downs of living with endometriosis! 

Watch and learn as we discuss why Black women are at a higher risk for developing fibroid tumors than any other group of women and what they can do about it.

Shay Johnson joins Lord Jamar and Rah Digga in this segment of the Yanadameen Godcast. They speak about woman's health, eating habits, and fibroids. Why do black woman seem to be affected the most? 

Dr. Dalliah Black reports that black women with early breast cancer are less likely to be staged with sentinel lymph node biopsy and more likely to develop lymphedema as a result. 

Assistant Professor of Social Work at NYU Silver School of Social Work Lailea Noel discusses Understanding the Impact of Breast Cancer Disparities on Treatment. 

African-American women are most likely to die from breast cancer – and they’re being diagnosed more frequently. Robin Roberts takes a closer look at what’s happening and what can be done about it.

A new research analysis suggests the mortality rate of cervical cancer is higher than we thought, especially among African-American women.  Dr. Jennifer Caudle of the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine talks about the findings, as well as the racial disparities in health care.