"In Black Health Matters, Dr. Richard W. Walker examples the most common problems facing African Americans today--including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney failure, and more--explains the causes, and offers solutions in the form of healthy diet, exercise, nutritional supplements, and other lifestyle changes. The issue of racism in health is also addressed"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- The gut-microbiome-brain connection -- Obesity -- Hypertension -- Diabetes -- Cardiovascular disease -- Kidney disease -- Cancer -- The aging process -- Nutrition and diets -- Environmental health -- Sickle cell disease -- Oral health -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- A guide to dietary supplements.