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Health disparities (also called healthcare inequality in some countries) refer to gaps in the quality of health and health care across racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and socioeconomic groups.
NIH grant funds study to understand how chemical exposure impacts Alzheimer’s risk

NIH grant funds study to understand how chemical exposure impacts Alzheimer’s risk

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

California mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegations

California mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegations

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes promote healthier choices for low-income consumers

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes promote healthier choices for low-income consumers

Expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could save thousands of lives

Expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could save thousands of lives

NYU Langone researchers address the challenges of heart failure in cancer patients

NYU Langone researchers address the challenges of heart failure in cancer patients

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

University of Arkansas receives NIH grant to study situational bias in healthcare

University of Arkansas receives NIH grant to study situational bias in healthcare

Concerns rise over increased industry sponsorship in cancer clinical trials

Concerns rise over increased industry sponsorship in cancer clinical trials

SCD health disparities tied to community factors

SCD health disparities tied to community factors

British adults in midlife show better cardiovascular health than American counterparts

British adults in midlife show better cardiovascular health than American counterparts

Using advanced AI screening tools to improve early detection of myopic maculopathy

Using advanced AI screening tools to improve early detection of myopic maculopathy

New report highlights racism's role in childhood asthma disparities

New report highlights racism's role in childhood asthma disparities

Research highlights negative brain health outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals

Research highlights negative brain health outcomes among LGBTQ+ individuals

Online microaggressions impact sleep quality in young Black women

Online microaggressions impact sleep quality in young Black women

New AI tool revolutionizes drug discovery for rare diseases

New AI tool revolutionizes drug discovery for rare diseases

Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women

Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women

Affordable Care Act boosts colon cancer care for underserved groups in Pennsylvania

Affordable Care Act boosts colon cancer care for underserved groups in Pennsylvania

Study links metal exposure to increased risk of atherosclerosis

Study links metal exposure to increased risk of atherosclerosis

Study uncovers ancestry-specific genetic links to multiple sclerosis risk

Study uncovers ancestry-specific genetic links to multiple sclerosis risk

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