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When artificial intelligence-based text-to-image generators like DALL-E 2 generate images of physicians (example above), these platforms often depict people who are White and male. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and …

Doctors often use mathematical equations to calculate a person’s lung function, risk of kidney disease and other aspects of health. The answers help determine what treatment to select, whether to …

More than 100,000 Americans with diabetes undergo limb amputations each year, revealing stark racial and economic health disparities. African Americans are four times more likely to suffer amputations than white …

A new nationwide study reveals significant racial and ethnic disparities in exposure to heatwaves and related economic losses across the United States. The research, published in Scientific Reports, found that …

A new study finds that critically injured trauma patients without health insurance face a higher risk of having life-saving care withdrawn sooner compared to insured patients, highlighting stark disparities in …

Jim Crow-era laws, along with segregated pools and beaches, are a key reason why so few Black people know how to swim — and why a thousand or more drown …

At least 122 Catholic clergy members sexually abused over 1,000 Native American children at 22 boarding schools since the late 1800s, according to a Washington Post investigation. The abuse, which …

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 …

Native Americans have a significantly lower life expectancy compared to White Americans, with a median age at death 14 years younger according to recent CDC data. In South Dakota, the …

Jessica Pettway, a 36-year-old beauty influencer, has died from cervical cancer after receiving multiple incorrect medical diagnoses, shedding light on the persistent racial disparities in healthcare. Pettway’s sister confirmed her …