Misguided masculinity keeps many men from visiting the doctor
Jun 15, 2021
For some men, fears of appearing weak are a barrier to seeking health care, but tapping such notions could be part of the solution.
Health Disparities News
Video gaming helps heart defect survivor connect with others in the LGBTQ community and beyond
Jun 11, 2021
Congenital heart defect survivor Mike Lane uses his platform as a gaming influencer to connect with others and raise awareness about heart disease.
Why everyone should care about health disparities – and what to do about them
Jun 10, 2021
While closing health gaps will require both societal and policy changes, each person can do their part through conversations and actions to advocate for change, experts say.
Asian and Pacific Islander women may be at greatest risk for preeclampsia complications
Jun 8, 2021
Black women are most likely to develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, but Asian and Pacific Islander women may have the highest risk for complications from that condition, a new study finds.
Deep disparities persist in who gets exposed to secondhand smoke
May 27, 2021
Secondhand smoke remains more widespread than most people think, experts say, with serious health ramifications for nonsmokers, especially children, Black adults and people living below the poverty line.
Discrimination may change heart structure in Hispanic adults
May 21, 2021
Hispanic Americans who experience discrimination may be more likely to have a higher left atrial volume index, a measure linked with cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
Black people in rural areas more likely than white people to die from diabetes, high blood pressure
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
Research into Asian American health doesn't always reflect their diversity
May 18, 2021
The health of Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian and other ethnic groups in the U.S. can look quite different, depending on whether researchers group Asian Americans all together or look into specific backgrounds.
5 things to know about blood pressure before it's a problem
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
These 'concrete steps' could help fight racism in health care
May 11, 2021
History lessons related to race and racism, community immersion and more should be part of medical training, according to a new report from two of the nation's leading health organizations.