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Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health

KFF Health News

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. That represents a loss of more than 80 million years of life, according to a 2023 JAMA study. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit. Learn more about KFF.

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Pride Month 2023: Article collections celebrating the LGBTQ+ community

Frontiers

Suggest your topic The post Pride Month 2023: Article collections celebrating the LGBTQ+ community first appeared on Science & research news | Frontiers. Benefit from increased impact and discoverability, a dedicated platform and support team, and rigorous peer review for every paper.

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Professor Receives $29M NIH Grant to Study Dementia Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment

BU School of Public Health Blog

Maria Glymour Maria Glymour , chair and professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health; Jacqueline Torres, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco; and Paola Gilsanz, research scientist II at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, have received a $28.8

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Over 70% of Children's Diets Now Consist of Ultraprocessed Foods

Mercola

Ultraprocessed foods — industrial creations made with ingredients like hydrogenated seed oils, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial additives — have infiltrated modern diets at an alarming rate, with dire consequences to children’s health. 3 These foods are far from nutritionally balanced, and they set the stage for numerous health issues.

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Podcast from Washington: Health Equity in Action

The NACCHO Podcast Series

Congress is back for a lame-duck session, and Kerry and Lauren cover ongoing Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations considerations. They also discuss NACCHO’s advocacy to pass the Public Health Loan Repayment Program in end-of-year legislation, including how members can take action to urge their members of Congress to support the program.

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PRESS RELEASE: President Biden Formally Apologizes for Federal Government Involvement in Indian Boarding Schools

National Council on Urban Indian Health

billion between 1971 and 1969 for the federal Indian boarding school system and other similar institutions and associated assimilation policies (dollars adjusted for inflation based on Fiscal Year 2023). This act of recognition can foster healing and reconciliation, which are crucial for improving mental and physical health.

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Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations May Increase Care Engagement and Quality Among Pregnant and Postpartum Patients

BU School of Public Health Blog

September 4, 2024 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Despite recent declines in nationwide maternal mortality, the United States continues to experience a significant maternal health crisis, in part shaped by inequitable access to quality healthcare for too many pregnant and postpartum people, particularly those who are covered by Medicaid.