#health equity

Evidence for “Tough Conversations” Around Racism in Access to Cancer Care

Black physicians account for only 3% of doctors in the United States.

New international report describes the risk factors and outcomes of more than 130 women and nonbinary people.

Chadwick Boseman, star of the original “Black Panther,” died of colorectal cancer in 2020 at the age of 43.

California bans the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products; South Dakota extends access to Medicaid.

Many people with long COVID are falling through the cracks of a system that was difficult to navigate even before the pandemic.

The unique cells taken from Henrietta Lacks allowed for breakthroughs in vaccines and drugs. She died of cervical cancer in 1951.

Starting January 1, 2023, more Californians will have access to cancer care and services, such as genome testing and clinical trials.

People with advanced immune suppression are at greater risk for severe monkeypox complications and death.

Expert panel recommends complementary approaches including acupuncture, yoga and massage, but more research is needed.

Medical professionals are questioning the use of spirometry, the most common lung function test, on Black patients.

“You Choose!” is the theme of this year’s #NLAAD, highlighting new HIV prevention and treatment options.

Three research papers associate housing, transportation and food insecurity with disparities in cancer care and patient outcomes.

The Walmart initiative helps underserved communities participate in clinical trial research.

Cancer mortality was about 3.5% lower in states that expanded Medicaid.

Patient satisfaction surveys fail to ask whether the patients experienced discrimination or received culturally competent care.

While encouraging HIV testing, prevention and treatment among gay and bisexual men, #NGMHAAD 2022 also raises awareness of monkeypox.