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Commentary: More Black Female Soldiers Suffer in Silence With PTSD

One reason experts think many Black women suffer in silence with PTSD is that Black women are frequently seen as being strong caretakers. It’s the community’s responsibility to let African-American veterans — and anyone with mental illness — know that seeking help for psychological distress is not a sign of weakness.

HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women: Study

Human papillomavirus infection tends to lasts longer in college-aged black women than whites, possibly setting them up for a higher risk of cervical cancer, according to a new study.

Study: Breast Cancer Claims Five Black Women Per Day

Five African-American women each day, and 1,722 annually, die from breast cancer, according to a new study released by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Forum. But contrary to popular belief, social issues are the main contributing factor, not genetics.