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Colorectal cancer in people under 50 has risen dramatically in recent decades.

Evidence suggests the answer is yes.

An algorithm was better than radiologists at assessing the severity of Black patients’ osteoarthritic pain, according to a new study.

Race and ethnicity may determine hair’s susceptibility to certain kinds of damage and the onset of graying.

Nunez-Smith will address COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on minority communities.

The racial disparity gap has widened since the start of the HIV epidemic.

Twelve states have an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or more.

Their global conference also launched the 13 Million Campaign, an effort to get health services to those with HIV and not on meds.

New report highlights cancer’s toll on racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations.

NAFLD is the leading indicator of mortality among Medicare beneficiaries with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Even healthy African-American kids face an increased risk of death within 30 days of undergoing an operation.

Specialized training is needed to educate dermatologists about differences between Black and white skin and hair.

The green light used in some wearables, including Fitbit, makes it more difficult to get precise readings for those with darker skin.

Addressing barriers to care, such as insurance coverage, could mitigate disparities in outcomes between white and Black men.

Residents of African-American neighborhoods in cities live farther from trauma centers than folks in white communities.