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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

IUD Pain Gets the Recognition It Deserves

The guidelines clearly state that clinicians should inform patients ahead of time about what to expect and offer pain relief options before and during the procedure.
Women in technology
Health
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

What's a Dentist to Do When There's Not Much to Smile About? Ask Dr. J | KQED

Dental care disparities persist, particularly affecting Black and Mexican American adults, as highlighted by recent studies and policy discussions.
#economic-inequality
Cancer
fromNature
3 months ago

Breast cancer is on the rise: data reveal drastic gap in survival rates

Breast cancer survival varies significantly by region, with low-income countries facing higher death rates.
Economic disparities impact access to early detection and treatment for breast cancer.
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

New report shows the state's LGBTQ+ population is growing

Despite the growth of the LGBTQ+ population in Massachusetts, significant disparities in healthcare and economic stability remain, especially for marginalized groups.
Cancer
fromNature
3 months ago

Breast cancer is on the rise: data reveal drastic gap in survival rates

Breast cancer survival varies significantly by region, with low-income countries facing higher death rates.
Economic disparities impact access to early detection and treatment for breast cancer.
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

New report shows the state's LGBTQ+ population is growing

Despite the growth of the LGBTQ+ population in Massachusetts, significant disparities in healthcare and economic stability remain, especially for marginalized groups.
more#economic-inequality
#public-health
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: What science photos do that AI-generated images can't

Breast cancer death rates are significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate healthcare access.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Newly released Latino Health Assessment highlights devastating health disparities in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County's Latino community faces severe health disparities, underscored by higher rates of violence and chronic illness compared to other groups.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

History, Hospitals, and Health Disparities

COVID-19 highlighted existing health disparities, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations, due to comorbidities and unequal access to healthcare.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Pregnancy-Related U.S. Death Rates Have Jumped in Recent Years

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.
SF LGBT
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men's health requires urgent attention due to higher premature death rates and lifestyle factors affecting their well-being.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: What science photos do that AI-generated images can't

Breast cancer death rates are significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate healthcare access.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Newly released Latino Health Assessment highlights devastating health disparities in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County's Latino community faces severe health disparities, underscored by higher rates of violence and chronic illness compared to other groups.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

History, Hospitals, and Health Disparities

COVID-19 highlighted existing health disparities, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations, due to comorbidities and unequal access to healthcare.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Pregnancy-Related U.S. Death Rates Have Jumped in Recent Years

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.
SF LGBT
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men's health requires urgent attention due to higher premature death rates and lifestyle factors affecting their well-being.
more#public-health
#research-funding
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Scientists worry about free speech rights under the Trump administration

The termination of LGBTQ+-focused research funding reflects broader concerns about marginalization and censorship in scientific inquiries under the current administration.
OMG science
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Trump team's science cuts threaten tenure hopes for early-career academics

The Trump administration's policies have significantly impacted early-career researchers' funding and tenure prospects, especially in diversity, equity, and inclusion fields.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Scientists worry about free speech rights under the Trump administration

The termination of LGBTQ+-focused research funding reflects broader concerns about marginalization and censorship in scientific inquiries under the current administration.
OMG science
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Trump team's science cuts threaten tenure hopes for early-career academics

The Trump administration's policies have significantly impacted early-career researchers' funding and tenure prospects, especially in diversity, equity, and inclusion fields.
more#research-funding
#healthcare
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Challenging Medical Ageism After 50

Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Challenging Medical Ageism After 50

Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
more#healthcare
SF politics
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

NIH Director Removes Four Main Scientists amid Massive Staff Purge

NIH leadership underwent significant changes on Jay Bhattacharya's first day, signaling new priorities amid budget cuts.
Four institute directors were removed, marking a drastic shift in NIH management.
#infant-mortality
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Op-Ed | Hochul must close the gap in paid leave to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Op-Ed | Hochul must close the gap in paid leave to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis | amNewYork

more#infant-mortality
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The field of human ancestry is rife with racism': pioneering project to build cancer database in Africa

Yaw Bediako, an immunologist, founded Yemaachi Biotech to address the significant lack of cancer research in Africa, highlighting the continent's hidden cancer burden.
London startup
#chronic-illness
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC parents

Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities - New York must act - QNS

Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC parents

Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities - New York must act - QNS

more#chronic-illness
#healthcare-access
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity

Federal funding cuts threaten vital health disparities research, which is crucial for addressing healthcare access issues across various populations.
Medicine
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural America

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity

Federal funding cuts threaten vital health disparities research, which is crucial for addressing healthcare access issues across various populations.
Medicine
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural America

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.
more#healthcare-access
#medical-research
Privacy technologies
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Just Quit My Job at the NIH. I Have Major Concerns About Where Clinical Research Could Be Headed.

Federal agencies are removing resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research, exacerbating health disparities.
Privacy technologies
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Just Quit My Job at the NIH. I Have Major Concerns About Where Clinical Research Could Be Headed.

Federal agencies are removing resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research, exacerbating health disparities.
more#medical-research
Cancer
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Genetic Discoveries Could Reduce Black Women's Higher Breast Cancer Death Risk

Black women in the U.S. face higher breast cancer mortality rates than white women due to a combination of genetics and health disparities.
#community-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.
more#community-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Celebrate MLK's Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

The Health Freedom Walks honor MLK's legacy while promoting community health through plant-based diets in NYC neighborhoods.
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