Posts Tagged ‘Health Disparities’
Suicide rates among Black Americans are increasing by double digits
An expert in Black suicide weighs in on the alarming trends of the understudied subject in the Black community.
Read MoreMaternity Ward Shuttering In The Wake of Tragic Death of Black Mother
One California hospital’s maternity ward is closing after the death of a pregnant Black mother who was also a doula.
Read MoreHow Advance Care Planning Neglects Black Americans
By Carina Storrs, Undark Researchers are rethinking living wills and other ACP documents to ensure seriously ill patients get the care they want. WHEN KEVIN E. TAYLOR BECAME a pastor 22 years ago, he never expected how often he’d have to help families make gut-wrenching decisions for a loved one who was very ill or about…
Read MoreBlack men face an increased risk of dying of melanoma, study finds
Black men may not be the most likely to develop one type of skin cancer, but they are the most likely to die from it.
Read MoreWhy Black Folks Need to Know About Plastic Free July
Recognizing plastic pollution doesn’t just help the planet, it can improve the health of marginalized people.
Read MoreAngelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Read MoreU.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
A recent study examined the mortality rates for pregnant women, revealing harrowing and surprising numbers for Black women.
Read MoreTori Bowie’s death shows how pervasive racial disparities are in maternal health
Health disparities are especially concerning for pregnant Black women, and success and money aren’t an effective buffer.
Read MoreFamily of Woman whose Cells Led to breakthroughs in Medicine May Finally Get Justice
After being stolen and sold by pharmaceutical companies for 70 years, Henrietta Lack’s immortal cells and her family are finally about to have their day in court.
Read MoreBlack and Latina Mothers’ induced labor rates rise due to systematic racism
A new study found that Black and Latina mothers in the US may have been induced into labor based on the needs of White pregnant women.
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