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Traditional Mexican Diet Related to Lower Hepatic Steatosis Among U.S.-Born Mexican Americans

September 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a risk factor for liver cancer, disproportionately affects Hispanics/Latinos of Mexican descent. Birthplace and healthy diets – corn tortillas, produce, beans, poultry – may be protective.

Hispanic or Latino American

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Metabolic Related

Nutrition, Physical Activity, Weight Management

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Conversation with Dr. Yun-Chi Chen

Conversation with Dr. Yun-Chi Chen, Morgan State University Applying a Diverse Scholarly Background to Health Disparities Research in Baltimore City NIMHD’s Conversations with Researchers Advancing...

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino American

White

Sexual minority groups

STDs, HIV/AIDS

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Announcement

NIMHD Provides Over $200 Million in Funding for Research in Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment

October 14, 2021

Oct. 14, 2021 – Eleven research institutions to establish and support regional comprehensive research centers that address health services for comorbid chronic diseases that disproportionately affect populations with health disparities.

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

People with lower socioeconomic status (SES)

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