Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder impact mental health of injured Black men
A recent study by Penn Nursing, published in the Journal of Urban Health, reveals that both...
Black kids overdiagnosed with ‘oppositional defiant disorder’, a California psychiatrist says
A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports revealed that Black individuals are diagnosed with ODD 35%...
More diverse investigators could help diversify clinical trials
A new study co-authored by a Cornell economist reveals that Black Americans are more likely to...
Rep. Watson Coleman introduces resolution calling for increased research in colorectal cancer
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a resolution recognizing the devastating impact of colorectal cancer (CRC)...
Maternal health top budget priority for Pittsburgh Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes
State budget hearings in Harrisburg extend beyond financial discussions, often addressing broader issues relevant to legislators...
Rutgers study flags blood test limitations for Alzheimer’s, especially in Black patients.
Research from Rutgers Health highlights the need for caution when interpreting blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease—particularly...
Black women have increased uterine cancer risks for using hair dyes and straighteners
Chemical hair relaxers, widely used by Black women in the U.S., have previously been linked to...
Study finds racial and economic disparities in personal care product safety
A recent study conducted by researchers from Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and Rutgers School...
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds
A routine blood test used to detect ovarian cancer may fail to identify the disease in...
Racial disparities in maternal and infant health: Current status and efforts to address
Racial disparities in maternal and infant health remain stark. The pregnancy-related mortality rate for American Indian...
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