June 2024

A recent study from the federal VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, co-authored with colleagues from Penn LDI, reveals racial and ethnic disparities in Veterans’ experiences with VA-funded …

A new report on men’s health in North Carolina reveals significant racial disparities, with Black and Native American men facing higher risks for several diseases. The inaugural “North Carolina Men’s …

Twenty percent of Hispanic Kansans lack health insurance, more than three times the rate of white residents, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Kansas Health Institute (KHI). The …

A recent study by Dr. Sylvia Peña (above), assistant professor of nursing at Marquette University, sheds light on a critical health disparity affecting Hispanic women: the low screening rates for …

Black Americans face significantly higher rates of lupus and worse outcomes compared to other racial groups, according to data from the Lupus Foundation of America. The chronic autoimmune disease affects …

A new study suggests that cancer patients who seek information about insurance coverage and costs may face delays in receiving medical care. Published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, the …

A new report finds that racial and ethnic inequities in healthcare continue to plague every U.S. state, despite increased awareness and legislation aimed at improving health outcomes for minorities over …

Significant racial disparities in the clinical presentation of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) symptoms and disease severity was found in a recent study published in JAMA Neurology. The study, which analyzed data …

In a recent analysis, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that while overall estimated new HIV infection rates declined by 23% from 2012 to 2022, the rate has not fallen …

Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion access remains severely restricted for many Black women, according to reproductive rights advocates. Fourteen states have enacted near-total abortion bans since the …