January 2024

A new study reveals that women in low-income regions of the United States are experiencing an alarming increase in cervical cancer cases and deaths, despite an overall decline in the …

Low-dose computed tomography (CT) for lung cancer screening has been shown to reduce lung cancer-specific mortality by over 20%, prompting the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to issue guidelines …

Filipino American children have a significantly higher prevalence of asthma compared to other Asian American subgroups, according to a new study that highlights health disparities among Asian ethnicities in the …

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has uncovered significant disparities in pregnancy outcomes among women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across different racial …

Pregnant women in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” face significantly higher risks of premature births and low birth weight babies, a Human Rights Watch report reveals. The 85-mile stretch along the Mississippi River …

Despite cervical cancer being largely preventable, a troubling rise in cases has been observed among women in impoverished U.S. regions. Dr. Sarah Dilley, an assistant professor of gynecologic oncology at …

A new Northwestern Medicine study reveals that people with multiple chronic health conditions experience persistently high levels of anxiety, depression, and decreased physical function as they age. The research also …

A recent report published in The Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that while cancer deaths in the United States have decreased by one-third since 1991, significant racial disparities …

The suicide rate among Hispanic people in the United States has risen significantly over the past decade, causing concern among community leaders and mental health experts. From 2011 to 2021, …

An Urban Institute analysis reveals that Black Medicaid enrollees are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for preventable conditions such as asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and heart failure …