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Health Terms Every Black Adult Should Understand
Health literacy is more than medical language — it’s understanding the information that helps you protect your health.
This week’s health terms include:
• Hypertension
• Chronic Disease
• Preventive Care
• Social Determinants of Health
• Health Disparities
Knowing these terms can help you ask better questions, understand diagnoses, and advocate for yourself and your family.
Peanut & Tree Nut Allergies: Hidden Risks Every Adult Should Know
When we think about allergies, many people assume they begin in childhood; but shellfish allergies often develop in adulthood, making them one of the most overlooked health risks, especially in areas where seafood is a staple.
An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a substance (called an allergen) as if it were harmful. With food allergies, that reaction can escalate quickly and, in some cases, become life-threatening.
Among all food allergies, shellfish is the most common in adults and the most common amongst children, followed by peanuts and tree nuts.
Shellfish Allergies in Adults: What Black Communities Need to Know
When we think about allergies, many people assume they begin in childhood; but shellfish allergies often develop in adulthood, making them one of the most overlooked health risks, especially in areas where seafood is a staple.
An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a substance (called an allergen) as if it were harmful. With food allergies, that reaction can escalate quickly and, in some cases, become life-threatening.
Among all food allergies, shellfish is the most common in adults and the most common amongst children, followed by peanuts and tree nuts.
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Know Your Risk. Know Your Numbers. Know Your Options.
Prostate health is about more than waiting for symptoms to appear. Knowing your risk factors and having an informed conversation with a healthcare provider can help you make decisions about screening and treatment.
Men should talk with their healthcare provider about prostate cancer risk, particularly if they are older, have a family history of prostate cancer, or are Black.
Your prostate health is part of your overall health—and knowing what is normal for you can help you recognize when something has changed.