Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the United States, and for Black and African Americans, the burden is disproportionately heavy. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health, Black/African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial and ethnic group for all cancers combined, as well as for most major cancers. This alarming disparity contributes to a lower life expectancy for both Black/African American men and women.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and rare form of breast cancer that spreads more rapidly than other types, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic individuals. Black patients,...
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Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in New Jersey, disproportionately affecting Black residents, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Lung...
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The Los Angeles County Commission on HIV’s (LACHIV) Black Caucus, in partnership with local leaders and organizations, is organizing a special World AIDS Day event on December 6...
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Federal investigators examining Cedars-Sinai Health System have found potential violations of anti-discrimination laws in its treatment of Black pregnant patients, according to a "letter of concern" from the...
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A recent study highlights a significant shortfall in glaucoma risk prediction models, particularly for Black patients, due to their reliance on data predominantly from European and Asian populations....
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