Recent data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reveals a stark disparity in the ongoing overdose crisis, with older Black men bearing a disproportionate burden. Between 2015 and …
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August 2024
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New York State Department of Health Funds Programs at NY State Universities to Expand Physician Diversity
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceThe New York State Department of Health today announced $432,000 for three Diversity in Medicine programs at Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Additionally, 15 medical school …
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Two U.S. Congresswomen are calling on the FDA to expedite its proposed ban on hair straighteners containing formaldehyde, a chemical linked to higher cancer rates. Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Shontel …
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Chicago Community Initiative with Trolley Car Enhances Access to Fresh Food for Local Residents
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceIn an effort to combat health disparities in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a new program called the Farm to Table trolley tour aims to increase access to fresh food sources. This …
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Racial disparities in maternal health persist, with alarming statistics revealing that severe maternal morbidity is significantly higher among Black mothers compared to their white counterparts. According to a report from …
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Overlooked health issues that need to be addressed in Asian communities
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceAsian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities continue to face significant racial disparities in health care access and outcomes across the United States.These communiies are not a …
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A new study by researchers at the Regenstrief Institute has revealed a significant lack of awareness among older Black Americans regarding Alzheimer’s disease and its symptoms. The study, published in …
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Northwestern Medicine Launches Program to Increase Transplant Access for Black Patients
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceA new program at Northwestern Medicine aims to address racial disparities in organ transplantation by making lifesaving procedures more accessible to disadvantaged Black Americans. The African American Transplant Access Program …
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Stigma, misinformation, cultural barriers keep HIV rates high in Southern Black and Brown communities
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceThe days of HIV being a death sentence are long over. With advancements in medicine and prevention efforts, contracting the virus doesn’t mean your life will end. But stigma, misinformation, …
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A new international study reveals how societal factors can accelerate brain aging, with implications for racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. Researchers analyzed brain imaging data from …
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