While the overall number of people who smoke in the United States is at an all-time low, not everyone is quite ready to celebrate. "We're making great strides, but it's evident that there are large groups of people who continue ...
Nov 19, 2015
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American Indians have the highest suicide rate for teens, the highest prevalence of diabetes and one of the lowest life expectancies in the United States.
Oct 28, 2015
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It has been consistently observed that minority women, especially African Americans, Hispanic whites and American Indians, are more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages of breast cancer, less likely to receive recommended ...
Oct 13, 2015
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A University at Buffalo social psychologist who specializes in the study of prejudice and stigma says that American Indian nicknames and mascots are not neutral symbols, and that their continued use by schools, professional ...
Mar 12, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Minorities may be more prone than whites to gaining weight during childhood, which puts them at greater risk for becoming overweight or obese adults, new research says.
Mar 5, 2015
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An average of six people die from alcohol poisoning every day in the United States, according to a US government report out Tuesday.
Jan 6, 2015
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The Navajo Nation Council has approved a tax on junk food sold on the country's largest reservation.
Nov 15, 2014
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(HealthDay)—People chronically exposed to low to moderate levels of arsenic in their environment may be more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease, a study of American Indians suggests.
Sep 24, 2013
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(HealthDay)—For American Indians, leukocyte telomere length is associated with the risk of incident diabetes, with an almost two-fold increased risk for those with the shortest versus the longest length, according to a ...
Aug 23, 2013
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From the chimera in Greek mythology to the sphinx in ancient Egypt, humans have imagined making creatures from pieces of different organisms for millennia.
May 15, 2013
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