May 2024

Filipino Americans have significantly higher rates of diabetes compared to other Asian American subgroups and white adults, according to recent studies. Researchers found that data disaggregation revealed hidden health disparities …

Vietnamese Americans experience liver cancer rates eight to nine times higher than other Asian American subgroups and non-Hispanic whites, according to a recent study. The findings, spanning 1988 to 2011, …

More than 7 million women of childbearing age live in maternal health care deserts across the U.S., with Mississippi having the highest percentage of residents impacted at 23.5%, according to …

Black children, especially those from low-income families, are experiencing earlier onset of menstruation and more irregular cycles compared to other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study from …

African Americans are disproportionately affected by sarcoidosis, yet significantly underrepresented in clinical trials for potential treatments, according to a new report by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR). Bernie Mac …

Community Health Centers could play a crucial role in increasing diversity among clinical trial participants and advancing health equity, according to a new report by the National Association of Community …

The Biden administration is considering new federal rules to protect workers from extreme heat, a move that could safeguard up to 50 million workers, particularly Black and Latinx individuals who …

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, accounted for 80% of opioid-related overdoses in the United States in 2023, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). …

Asian Americans are 60% less likely to access mental health services compared to other groups, despite 16.8% experiencing mental illness, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and …

People displaced by disasters like tornadoes and wildfires in the U.S. face significant challenges in recovery, with racial and ethnic minorities often disproportionately affected according to a new study. The …