J&J, Arcutis back educational video series about how skin conditions affect people of color
The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) has launched a new series of videos addressing misconceptions and...
Adverse social determinants of health linked to treatment-resistant hypertension in Black Americans
An NIH-funded study indicates that addressing social determinants of health could mitigate health disparities. The research...
Black patients diagnosed with Huntington’s later than whites
Black patients with Huntington’s disease are diagnosed on average one year later than white patients with...
Race-based question removed from Kidney Donor Profile Index to improve transplant equity
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) announced Monday that the...
Black Canadians more prone to die from diabetes complications
"One of the top reasons is delayed diagnosis... When you diagnose diabetes late, you treat it...
NC lawmakers, advocates call for action to address crisis in Black maternal health
Now a maternal health researcher at Duke University and an assistant professor at North Carolina Central...
Texas Maternal Mortality Committee raises concerns over recent changes post anti-abortion doctor’s appointment
The chair of Texas’ maternal mortality review committee voiced concerns Tuesday regarding recent changes to the...
BPHC concludes meal delivery pilot to enhance postpartum support for Boston families
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) recently completed a 10-week pilot meal delivery program aimed at...
Executive summary and key takeaways on health and healthcare disparities by race and ethnicity
Img source: KFF.org June 11, 2024 Story by: Editor A recent report by KFF (Kaiser Family...
African ancestry genes may be linked to brain disorders in Black Americans
Black Americans face a higher risk of certain neurological disorders, a disparity that has puzzled researchers....
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