The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) has launched a new series of videos addressing misconceptions and nuances regarding how skin diseases and conditions affect people with darker skin tones. The released educational clips are categorized under two headings: “Ask the Expert” and “MelanatED,” the latter being introduced last year, as mentioned in the organization’s announcement on Monday.
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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