Morehouse School Of Medicine

This study tests whether community health workers (CHWs) who screen patients for social needs like food, housing, or transportation and connect them to resources can improve blood sugar and blood pressure control. About 3,120 adults with uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension from…

This pilot study investigates how common low energy availability, iron deficiency, and low vitamin D levels are among Black collegiate athletes. Participants who are found to have low iron or vitamin D will receive daily supplements for 12 weeks. The goal is to better understand …

This pilot study looked at whether removing oxysterols (harmful compounds in cooked animal foods) from the diet could improve insulin production in African Americans with prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes. Twelve participants ate a plant-based diet free of oxysterols for a per…