The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Now researchers at the Perelman School of ...

Initiatives that encourage or mandate collecting LGBTQ+ data could provide a plethora of benefits for clinicians and health care providers, from identifying disparities to creating stronger, more ...

In the South, women face higher risks of dying from breast and cervical cancer than in other U.S. regions. Kirtly Jones, MD, discusses the contributing factors, from health care access to economic ...

The Center for Racial and Health Equity generously supports MinnPost’s Race & Health Equity coverage; learn why. The COVID-19 pandemic “shined a light on what many of us already knew to be the truth,” ...

Racial and ethnic disparities have included a lack of access to both genetic testing and research, resulting in poor understanding of the genomic architecture in under-represented populations. The ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, News 19 is highlighting the importance of preventative care and shedding light on some facts you might not know. Black women ...

Access to quality trauma care varies across populations, with some facing greater barriers due to systemic biases, healthcare inequalities, and socioeconomic challenges. Marginalized groups — ...

Delayed Care to 2 Black Pregnant Women Highlights Maternal Health Disparities Two pregnant Black women nearly 1,000 miles apart were ready to do what many do every day: welcome new bundles of joy, and ...

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are known contributors to breast cancer development. Exposures to EDCs commonly occur through food packaging, cookware, fabrics, and personal care products, as ...

Researchers conduct large-scale studies with diverse groups to better understand the genetic factors that influence health and disease. The Million Veteran Program (MVP), for example, includes people ...