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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.

In a 6-month trial, the Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities (DREAM) intervention, focused on culturally tailored health education, helped treatment group participants achieve more blood pressure control than usual care.

Researchers analyzed type 2 diabetes, food security, and neighborhood cohesion data reported by 23,478 Latino adults ages 18 years or older.

March 29, 2024: Findings show that high discrimination exposure may play a big role in disrupting the brain-gut-microbiome system and trigger people toward unhealthy eating behaviors.

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.

Dr. Susan Woolford, principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, shares her journey to develop novel technology to help children achieve healthy weight as part of NIMHD's Black History Month celebration.