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Peer Coaching May Help Support Blood Pressure Control

October 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024: In rural Southeastern U.S., more than half of Black adults have been diagnosed with hypertension. Researchers investigated community-based support interventions to help patients in this region manage their blood pressure.

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Neighborhood Poverty can Contribute to Health Problems Later in Life, but Attachment Style in Personal Relationships May Help

March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023: Stress of neighborhood poverty linked to early aging but new research suggests that close relationship attachments may be a buffer. The NIMHD-funded study adds to growing evidence that relationships and attachment play an important role in physical health.

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U.S. Rural Counties Have Higher Death Rates From Diabetes Than More Urbanized Environments

February 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023: A recent study highlights the need for more accessible care to help people in rural counties manage diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

Metabolic Related

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At the Heart of Community-Engaged Research in Halifax County, N.C.

November 11, 2021

NCCU researchers conduct community-engaged research by focusing on trust, partnership, and mentoring to help reduce health disparities in rural N.C.

Nutrition, Physical Activity, Weight Management

Metabolic Related

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In-Hospital Stroke Mortality is Associated with Day of Admittance and Type of Stroke

August 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021: NIMHD-funded study finds that in-hospital patient mortality due to stroke is higher on weekends and in rural hospitals and associated with the type of stroke.

American Indian or Alaska Native

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NIH to fund research of racial disparities in pregnancy-related complications and deaths

November 17, 2020

November 17, 2020 — Studies to focus on women from racial and ethnic minority groups, women with underprivileged socioeconomic status, and those living in underserved rural settings.

Women's Health, Pregnancy

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Conversation with Swati Shah, Fetal Life, LLC

Swati Shah, principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, discusses her NIMHD-funded work and using technology to make obstetrical health care more accessible, as part of NIMHD's celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Women's Health, Pregnancy

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Conversation with Dr. Guadalupe X. Ayala

Conversation with Dr. Guadalupe X. Ayala, San Diego State University Exploring new and adapted interventions to reduce Latino health disparities in obesity, diabetes, and asthma NIMHD's Conversations...

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