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Hispanics/Latinos of Mexican descent living in the United States are disproportionately affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a risk factor for liver cancer.
Like many Native American communities, Osage Nation experienced involuntary removal from their traditional homeland and resettled in what are now known as Tribal reservations—the Tribal reservation
Hundreds of postbac fellows recently filled the Natcher Conference Center for NIH’s 2024 Postbac Poster Day. Among them were 11 NIMHD early-career researchers already advancing understanding of minority health and health disparities research.
Many older adults have multiple chronic conditions (MCCs)—defined as having more than two concurrent chronic conditions—that are sensitive to dietary practices. However, communication around dietary behaviors can be challenging and complex because patients with MCCs have different dietary preferences. In addition, many clinicians lack effective communication tools or the training required to elicit dietary information from older patients.
February is African American History Month. As we celebrate the significant contributions to America—from its history through present day—by people who represent Black and African American communities, we recognize researchers who are promoting health equity through their work funded through NIMHD’s SBIR/STTR program.
November is Native American Heritage Month. As we celebrate the significant contributions to America—from its history through present day—by people who represent Native communities, we recognize researchers who are promoting health equity through their work to advance the science of minority health and health disparities.
Gloria Ann Begay, MA, has dedicated much of her life advocating for Native American food security and sovereignty. A member of the Navajo Nation, she is the Executive Director of the Diné Food Sovereignty Alliance (DFSA) and works with local Navajo community leaders to develop long-term strategies to ensure Navajo food security. “We look at how we can restore our food system,” says Gloria. “Ninety percent or more of our food is imported and that’s not the Navajo food system.”
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this year, we are recognizing community-engaged researchers at institutions that are historically committed to training populations underrepresented in science.
