Health Jun 15 Study highlights why LGBTQ+ people may be at greater risk for cancer By John Yang, Sam Lane, Harry Zahn
Health Feb 22 How Louisiana cancer patients navigate the ‘hidden’ costs of participating in clinical trials Each year, more than 25,000 Louisianans receive a new cancer diagnosis. But many patients don’t have access to new trials and therapies near their home. By Roby Chavez
Health Jul 15 Watch 5:56 Rural shortages lead to worsened ambulance deserts and delayed medical care Nearly 4.5 million Americans live in “ambulance deserts” — in a medical crisis, they have to wait as long as 25 minutes or more for an emergency medical crew to arrive. Nick Nudell, president of the American Paramedic Association, joins… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Health Jul 13 Legacy of redlining linked to poor heart health among veterans, study finds It’s the first major national survey to look at the link between redlining and comprehensive cardiovascular risk, offering the latest evidence of how historical structural racism can affect health for generations. By Ambar Castillo, STAT
Health Mar 09 Hepatitis C is ‘not something you wish on anybody.’ Biden has a plan to end it There’s no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infections, which often go undetected for years – experts say the virus’ stealthy nature and inadequate access to testing mean that many more people likely have hepatitis C and don’t even know it. By Laura Santhanam
Mar 24 Racism undermines the health of Black Americans. This physician-economist is looking for solutions By Laura Santhanam Racism continues to exact a major toll on Americans and the U.S. as a society, especially within Black and brown communities. Physician-economist Dr. Marcella Alsan's research has been recognized with a MacArthur Foundation genius grant for her work in exploring… Continue reading
Jun 25 Poor people and people of color get less sleep — that’s bad for health and wealth By Katherine Ellison, Knowable Magazine Sleep deficits are robbing poor people and marginalized people of health and earning power. What can be done?… Continue reading
Apr 09 In rural areas with health care shortages, these doctors are answering the call By Corey Meador Despite some early hopes that isolation might protect rural areas of America from the worst of the pandemic, COVID-19 has infiltrated small communities in every corner of the country. And many of those places… Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Public health officials testify about addressing health disparities during COVID-19 By News Desk A Senate committee will examine the nation’s COVID-19 response through the lens of health disparities on Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 24 5 stories about COVID-19 vaccine mistrust from Americans of color By Laura Santhanam The coronavirus pandemic repeats a truth that communities of color in the United States have been saying for generations: They suffer worse health outcomes compared to white communities, and systemic racism drives those disparities. Continue reading