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Record high can't afford health care: Gallup

The Hill

APRIL 2, 2025

adults who have recently been unable to afford health care has reached a new high, according to new report published by Gallup, with Black and Hispanic adults accounting for much of the increase. The Gallup report, conducted in partnership with the nonprofit West Health, found that 11 percent of U.S. The share of U.S.

Ethnicity and Health

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Cutting Inequity in Black Maternal Health

Black Health Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

It’s Black Maternal Health Week, and the Leapfrog Group’s 2025 Maternity Report clarifies that Black women still face significant gaps in maternity care. Some hospitals also lack clear policies to prevent early elective deliveries, which can lead to postpartum complications for moms and health risks for babies.

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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research

Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities but leaving them out can also be problematic, according to a recent consensus report published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Racial categories in the U.S., population. Reconciling this gap takes effort, Wilson writes.

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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?

Association of Health Care Journalists

APRIL 3, 2025

Health care segregation isnt just a relic of the past. This segregation isnt legally mandated but its structurally ingrained, and it has real consequences for health outcomes, medical education, and systemic equity. Health care segregation in context The roots of health care segregation run deep.

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Global research uncovers varying diabetes mortality risks by ethnicity

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 21, 2025

While advances in diabetes care have improved survival rates, this study highlights persistent ethnic disparities in mortality risk, urging tailored healthcare strategies to address diverse needs.

Black History Month: Five Essential Resources about Racism in Public Health

CSTE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Throughout the years, African Americans have made invaluable contributions to public health. CSTE and the public health community have a responsibility to understand the historical effect of racism in our field and highlight the people who moved health equity forward despite that. Medicine: A Conversation with Harriet A.

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Discrimination exposure found to raise anxiety, depression risks among racial and ethnic groups

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 28, 2025

A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment may fuel higher chances of depression and/or anxiety among specific racial and ethnic groups due to cultural, social, and systemic factors.

Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

News Medical Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on November 27, 2024, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Neurocognitive disparities: investigating ethnicity and mental health in rural aging adults."

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Atlanta study finds relationship between childhood trauma and heart health in Black women

HEALTHBEAT

MARCH 12, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. While theres a growing body of evidence addressing the relationship of childhood trauma to heart health , Telisa Spikes wanted to take a deeper dive into the experiences of Black adults. It also measured markers of vascular health among participants.

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Work stress increases risk of unfavorable cardiovascular health measures

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a large multi-ethnic group of adults in the United States without cardiovascular disease, those with work-related stress were more likely to have unfavorable measures of cardiovascular health.

Lack of health insurance coverage contributes to racial and ethnic disparities in advanced-stage diagnosis of multiple cancers, study finds

Science Daily - Public Health

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A new, large study found that lack of health insurance coverage accounts for a significant proportion of racial and ethnic disparities in advanced-stage diagnosis of multiple cancers.

Ethnicity and Health

BHM Winter Summit Rewind: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition & Exercise on Your Health

Black Health Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN, and trainer Dashaun Johnson joined Black Health Matters Editorial Director Corynne L. Wellness is not just mental health. Presented By MERCK & CO.,

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More research needed on health literacy and medication adherence in ethnic minority adults with Type 2 Diabetes

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 7, 2025

New research led by Western Sydney University finds limited evidence on the association between health literacy and medication adherence among ethnic minority adults living with Type 2 Diabetes.

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The Jackson Heart Study: How historic research can inspire story ideas

Association of Health Care Journalists

APRIL 15, 2025

Long-running research projects such as the Jackson Heart Study offer deep insights into how basic biomedical research can improve health outcomes. Yet following recent changes to NIH funding and guidance around language to describe health equity research, efforts such as this large project are likely to change.

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Study highlights underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in research on multiple long-term conditions

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 18, 2025

New research shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), despite being more likely to be affected.

Maternity care costs significantly higher for racial and ethnic groups

News Medical Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A new study out today in JAMA Health Forum is the first to show that Black, Hispanic and Asian people with private insurance tend to pay more out-of-pocket for maternity care than white people.

Study reveals racial and ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 22, 2025

Researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies revealed that sleep patterns may vary across different racial and ethnic groups - notably for non-white and multiracial children.

Study reveals disparities in healthcare utilization among racial and ethnic groups with IBD

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 1, 2025

A study published today in the American Journal of Gastroenterology reveals significant disparities in healthcare utilization among racial and ethnic groups with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the United States.

October Research Roundup: What We’re Reading

CHIRblog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The leaves are falling but the latest health policy research is evergreen!

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Can financial incentives improve equity in patient care?

Berkeley Public Health

DECEMBER 13, 2024

A team at the UC Berkeley is examining whether paying doctors can improve a longstanding problem: racial and ethnic disparities in delivery of health care.

Ethnicity and Health

Systemic barriers hold back diverse talent in academic medicine

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A JAMA Network Open study reveals persistent inequities in academic medicine, where women and racial/ethnic minority physicians face significant barriers to promotions. These disparities, rooted in systemic biases, highlight the urgent need for reforms in recruitment and evaluation processes.

Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in timely breast cancer diagnosis

News Medical Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Different sociodemographic groups, especially racial and ethnic minorities, are less likely to receive timely breast cancer diagnostic services after an abnormal screening mammogram, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

Canada's breast cancer screening guidelines fail to address racial and ethnic disparities

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Canada's current national screening guidelines for breast cancer are less appropriate for women of certain race and ethnicity groups since they are diagnosed at younger ages with more advanced stages of the disease.

Australia sees a decline in type 2 diabetes, but disparities persist

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 13, 2025

Type 2 diabetes incidence in Australia decreased from 2010 to 2019 overall but rose among younger men and specific ethnic groups, highlighting persistent disparities.

How improving education could close maternal heart health gaps

Science Daily - Public Health

JANUARY 15, 2025

Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers and their babies.

Ethnicity and Health

Telemedicine use in neurology affected by race and neighborhood disparities

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology® Clinical Practice , an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Cycling in school improves teenagers’ mental health, but wider social factors may impact benefits

Frontiers

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Researchers in the US have examined if taking part in an in-school cycling program improves middle schoolers’ mental health and found positive effects. This motivates us, and hopefully others, to continue investigating and developing cycling as a pathway to improved health and well-being in adolescents.”

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Study reveals stark life expectancy disparities across the United States

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Life expectancy in the USA varies by more than 20 years depending on an individual's race and ethnicity and where they live.

Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

birth Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth A new study suggests that neighborhoods with fewer educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic resources may increase one’s risk for preterm birth and contribute to the racial gap in preterm birth in the Commonwealth.

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New genetic risk factors for depression identified across global populations

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity.

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Applying analytics to sociodemographic disparities in mental health

Nature Mental Health

JANUARY 7, 2025

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 08 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00359-2 In this study, the authors analyzed articles examining the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning analytics for identifying sociodemographic disparities, such as in race/ethnicity and age, to make recommendations for improving models (..)

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Medicare Advantage Poses Challenges to Health Care Cost-Effectiveness and Equity

The Health Care Blog

MARCH 2, 2022

Medicare Advantage (Advantage), originally conceived in 1997 during the Clinton Administration as ‘Medicare + Choice’, has progressively grown and become an established health insurance option for those 65 and older. million, while trade associations representing the health insurance industry spent an equivalent amount. Introduction.

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The Future of AI in Healthcare

Exploring Health

APRIL 16, 2025

Ellen was connected to a new fetal monitoring software that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to detect abnormalities in fetal health rate. One thing that its very good at picking up on is finding pulmonary emboli in the lungs, says Podwall, who works at Northwell Health and uses Aidoc in her daily clinical practice.

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In academic medicine, white men promoted more than women, minorities: Study

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

JANUARY 24, 2025

Compared to white men, women and racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to enter academic medicine but less likely to be promoted, according to a study published in JAMA.

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Redlining's legacy associated with shortened lifespan and health risks

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Redlining-;a mid-20th-century federal government practice of denying home loans in African American and other minority neighborhoods-;has long been associated with poor health outcomes, including disparate overall mortality rates among racial and ethnic groups.

Ethnicity and Health

Fair Training: Progress on reducing differential attainment in public health recruitment

Better Health For All

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A core element of public health is to improve health and reduce inequalities in the populations we serve. In order to do that, it is important that the public health profession also examines itself for inequalities across its workforce and education and training.

Ethnicity and Health

Low-income Washington state households still struggling with food insecurity as pandemic protections end

UW School of Public Health Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That’s one of the findings of a food survey of Washington residents from December 2022 to January 2023, run by researchers at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Washington State University. student, Health Systems and Population Health at UWSPH; Ashley S. Tseng, Ph.D.

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Gen Z orders 6x more takeout online than seniors—how age reshapes global food habits

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 14, 2025

Younger adults, men, ethnic minorities, and families with children were significantly more likely to order food online. Over half of adults in five countries used online food retail platforms in the past month, with the highest use in Mexico and the US.

FSM Continues Efforts to Improve Health Services in Remote Areas Under PHIG

PHIG Partners

JANUARY 6, 2025

FSM is completing a community assessment of dispensaries to better understand the quality of health services and community healthcare needs. The assessment results will help FSM prioritize dispensary infrastructure improvements and staff training, ultimately supporting the health of those on more remote islands.

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Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones

Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer In an observational study, researchers showed that consuming more added sugars is consistently associated with greater odds of developing kidney stones in the US, especially for ethnicities such as Native Americans or Asians, or for people with a relatively higher income.

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Unveiling the Factors: Why African Americans Are Prone to Major Heart Issues

Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Understanding Heart Issues Heart issues, like heart attacks and strokes, are serious health problems. Practicing healthy lifestyle habits like healthy eating and exercising regularly can only improve your heart health. High Lp(a) can be present in people of all races and ethnicities but is much more common in the Black community.

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Guest Blog: A Research Agenda to Ensure High Value and Equitable Health Care

Research America

DECEMBER 30, 2024

While a wealth of research on health care value and equity exists, the combined concept of high value, equitable care is relatively new and understudied. These inequities undermine public trust in the health care system and exacerbate poor health outcomes.

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Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage

The Hill

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Latinos in the United States are less likely to have adequate health insurance than Americans overall, according to a new survey from health research nonprofit The Commonwealth Fund. of working age have health insurance for the whole year and are not underinsured, according to the surveypublished Tuesday. Latinos in the U.S.

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Study exposes critical need for more research on health disparities in treatment of chronic conditions

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

DECEMBER 20, 2024

based studies of interventions targeting racial and ethnic disparities in adults with chronic conditions found that few studies evaluated the effectiveness of such interventions in reducing gaps… Continue reading → A review of U.S.-based

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Record high can't afford health care: Gallup

Cutting Inequity in Black Maternal Health

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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research

Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?

Global research uncovers varying diabetes mortality risks by ethnicity

Black History Month: Five Essential Resources about Racism in Public Health

Discrimination exposure found to raise anxiety, depression risks among racial and ethnic groups

Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

Atlanta study finds relationship between childhood trauma and heart health in Black women

Work stress increases risk of unfavorable cardiovascular health measures

Lack of health insurance coverage contributes to racial and ethnic disparities in advanced-stage diagnosis of multiple cancers, study finds

BHM Winter Summit Rewind: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition & Exercise on Your Health

More research needed on health literacy and medication adherence in ethnic minority adults with Type 2 Diabetes

The Jackson Heart Study: How historic research can inspire story ideas

Study highlights underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in research on multiple long-term conditions

Maternity care costs significantly higher for racial and ethnic groups

Study reveals racial and ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns

Study reveals disparities in healthcare utilization among racial and ethnic groups with IBD

October Research Roundup: What We’re Reading

Can financial incentives improve equity in patient care?

Systemic barriers hold back diverse talent in academic medicine

Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in timely breast cancer diagnosis

Canada's breast cancer screening guidelines fail to address racial and ethnic disparities

Australia sees a decline in type 2 diabetes, but disparities persist

How improving education could close maternal heart health gaps

Telemedicine use in neurology affected by race and neighborhood disparities

Cycling in school improves teenagers’ mental health, but wider social factors may impact benefits

Study reveals stark life expectancy disparities across the United States

Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth

New genetic risk factors for depression identified across global populations

Applying analytics to sociodemographic disparities in mental health

Medicare Advantage Poses Challenges to Health Care Cost-Effectiveness and Equity

The Future of AI in Healthcare

In academic medicine, white men promoted more than women, minorities: Study

Redlining's legacy associated with shortened lifespan and health risks

Fair Training: Progress on reducing differential attainment in public health recruitment

Low-income Washington state households still struggling with food insecurity as pandemic protections end

Gen Z orders 6x more takeout online than seniors—how age reshapes global food habits

FSM Continues Efforts to Improve Health Services in Remote Areas Under PHIG

Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones

Unveiling the Factors: Why African Americans Are Prone to Major Heart Issues

Guest Blog: A Research Agenda to Ensure High Value and Equitable Health Care

Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage

Study exposes critical need for more research on health disparities in treatment of chronic conditions

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