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Approximately 1 in 3 Americans 65 and older who completed their initial vaccination round still have not received a first booster shot.

People diagnosed with cancer over a year ago and those who were not on treatment did not have a higher risk of hospitalization or death.

Black patients continue to benefit less from advances in medicine like proton beam therapy, even with increased availability.

PrEP prescriptions are supposed to be free to users now, which could go a long way toward leveling the HIV-prevention playing field.

People with HIV, medical societies and women’s health organizations sound off on the SCOTUS draft that proposes to overrule Roe v. Wade.

Telemedicine is an increasingly used to provide convenient PrEP services. But are these programs following U.S. guidelines?

When it comes to prevention, Medicaid also plays a role in lowering the burden of cancer among people living with HIV.

Just 1 in 10 eligible menopausal women have used hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms.

New laws make it easier for people to see their loved ones in health care facilities during the pandemic.

The White House strategy embraces syringe services, access to housing and naloxone as three science-based approaches.

Paxlovid and molnupiravir can reduce the risk of severe COVID-19, but they must be started within five days of symptom onset.

The United States might see one of the steepest increases in the country’s uninsured rate in years.

A new report, “The State of Black America and COVID-19,” brings attention to health inequities, achievements and the work to be done.

Experts talk about health equity, COVID-19, colorectal cancer and storytelling with “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah.

COVID-19-related discrimination includes threats against or harassment of people perceived to have the coronavirus.

Black maternal health and equal COVID-19 support are among the Black health priorities of the Biden-Harris administration.