A concerning trend has emerged in breast cancer diagnoses among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, with cases rising at an alarming rate compared to other racial and ethnic …
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Native American communities, already burdened with some of the worst health disparities in the U.S., continue to face major setbacks due to limited access to vital health data. Tribal public …
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A new global study reveals that inequality accelerates brain aging, potentially exacerbating health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. The research, involving 5,306 participants from 15 …
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A new book titled “Eggonomics” by Diane M. Tober exposes significant racial disparities in egg donation payments in the United States. The author’s research, based on a study of over …
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A new study reveals that women with darker skin tones are significantly more likely to avoid seeking birth control due to concerns about discrimination, highlighting persistent racial disparities in reproductive …
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Asian and Hispanic women least likely to return after receiving false-positive breast cancer screening results
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceA new study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that women who receive false-positive mammogram results are less likely to return for future breast cancer screenings. The …
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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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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 …