Sarah Bennett+FollowThe Hidden Link Between Pollution & FertilityEver think about how where you live could mess with your health in ways you can’t even see? Turns out, Black families are way more likely to live near factories and breathe in air loaded with invisible toxins—and it’s hitting their fertility hard. We’re talking hormone disruption, infertility, miscarriages, and more. And the wildest part? Most people don’t even connect pollution to these struggles. It’s not just about the air—it’s about justice, too. #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackMaternalHealth #InvisibleThreats #HealthDisparities #Health60Share
Jared Hardy+FollowPregnant, Minority & Battling Cancer? Read ThisDid you know minority women with cancer face way higher risks during pregnancy? Duke Appiah’s new research shows 4 out of 10 pregnant women from racial and ethnic minority groups with cancer experience serious complications. It’s not just about the cancer—pre-existing conditions and even the type of treatment can make things worse. Docs are doing their best, but there’s a real need for better guidelines and more research. This is a wake-up call for both patients and clinicians to push for more answers and support! #MaternalHealth #HealthDisparities #CancerAwareness #PregnancyCare #MinorityHealth #Health00Share
tuckerariel+FollowHeart Attacks Hit Women Harder?Just learned something wild: women are more likely to die within a year after a heart attack than men, even after adjusting for other health factors. Men, on the other hand, have a higher risk of dangerous heart rhythms while in the hospital. This study is a big reminder that heart attack risks and outcomes aren’t the same for everyone—sex really matters in how doctors should treat and watch patients. Who else finds this surprising? #HeartHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalResearch #Cardiology #HealthDisparities #Health420Share
Jason Weaver+FollowPandemic’s Shocking Impact on MomsJust found out COVID-19 made US maternal deaths spike way more than we thought. The numbers jumped for every racial group, but Native American and Black women were hit the hardest. Turns out, the pandemic pushed rates to their highest in decades, and even changes in how deaths are reported can’t explain it all. Makes you wonder how prepared we really are for moms’ health in a crisis. #MaternalHealth #PandemicImpact #HealthDisparities #WomensHealth #Health454Share
