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Brooklyn

South Brooklyn Health hosts inaugural Excellence for All Gala to champion health equity * Brooklyn Paper

South Brooklyn Health Auxiliary, Inc. hosted its inaugural Excellence for All Gala to fundraise and raise awareness for equitable healthcare.

fromPsychology Today

2 weeks ago

Challenging Medical Ageism After 50

Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.

Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.

Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.

fromThe Atlantic

1 day ago

Mental health

The Texas County Where 'Everybody Has Somebody in Their Family' With Dementia

Dementia affects 1 in 5 adults on Medicare in Starr County, Texas, underscoring significant regional health disparities.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

South Brooklyn Health hosts inaugural Excellence for All Gala to champion health equity * Brooklyn Paper

South Brooklyn Health Auxiliary, Inc. hosted its inaugural Excellence for All Gala to fundraise and raise awareness for equitable healthcare.

Daily briefing: What science photos do that AI-generated images can't

Breast cancer death rates are significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate healthcare access.

philosophy

fromApaonline

History, Hospitals, and Health Disparities

COVID-19 highlighted existing health disparities, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations, due to comorbidities and unequal access to healthcare.

Pregnancy-Related U.S. Death Rates Have Jumped in Recent Years

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.

fromwww.bbc.com

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men's health requires urgent attention due to higher premature death rates and lifestyle factors affecting their well-being.

fromArs Technica

RFK Jr. claws back $11.4B in CDC funding amid wave of top-level departures

HHS is withdrawing $11.4 billion in funding from the CDC, citing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

fromThe Mercury News

U.S. has lowest life expectancy among rich, English-speaking countries: study

Americans have the lowest life expectancy among similar English-speaking countries, influenced by preventable deaths and health system disparities.

Science

fromNature

Daily briefing: What science photos do that AI-generated images can't

Breast cancer death rates are significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate healthcare access.

philosophy

fromApaonline

History, Hospitals, and Health Disparities

COVID-19 highlighted existing health disparities, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations, due to comorbidities and unequal access to healthcare.

Pregnancy-Related U.S. Death Rates Have Jumped in Recent Years

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.

fromwww.bbc.com

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men's health requires urgent attention due to higher premature death rates and lifestyle factors affecting their well-being.

fromArs Technica

RFK Jr. claws back $11.4B in CDC funding amid wave of top-level departures

HHS is withdrawing $11.4 billion in funding from the CDC, citing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

fromThe Mercury News

U.S. has lowest life expectancy among rich, English-speaking countries: study

Americans have the lowest life expectancy among similar English-speaking countries, influenced by preventable deaths and health system disparities.

Scientists worry about free speech rights under the Trump administration

The termination of LGBTQ+-focused research funding reflects broader concerns about marginalization and censorship in scientific inquiries under the current administration.

SF politics

fromwww.nature.com

4 weeks ago

NIH Director Removes Four Main Scientists amid Massive Staff Purge

NIH leadership underwent significant changes on Jay Bhattacharya's first day, signaling new priorities amid budget cuts.

Four institute directors were removed, marking a drastic shift in NIH management.

#life-expectancy

4 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.

fromMail Online

Miscellaneous

Map reveals UK life expectancy according to where you live

Life expectancy in Britain varies dramatically by region, with socio-economic factors playing a significant role.

Children in deprived areas could die up to 13 years younger than those in wealthier districts.

fromTruthout

Health

The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups

Life expectancy for Native Americans has significantly declined, now below 64 years.

Disparities in health and life expectancy continue to expand among different racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Policy fixes are crucial to address health inequities affecting life expectancy.

fromBig Think

Miscellaneous

When it comes to life expectancy, there are 10 Americas

The United States has stark disparities in life expectancy, characterized by ten distinct regional and demographic segments.

4 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.

fromMail Online

Miscellaneous

Map reveals UK life expectancy according to where you live

Life expectancy in Britain varies dramatically by region, with socio-economic factors playing a significant role.

Children in deprived areas could die up to 13 years younger than those in wealthier districts.

fromTruthout

Health

The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups

Life expectancy for Native Americans has significantly declined, now below 64 years.

Disparities in health and life expectancy continue to expand among different racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Policy fixes are crucial to address health inequities affecting life expectancy.

fromBig Think

Miscellaneous

When it comes to life expectancy, there are 10 Americas

The United States has stark disparities in life expectancy, characterized by ten distinct regional and demographic segments.

Breast cancer is on the rise: data reveal drastic gap in survival rates

Breast cancer survival varies significantly by region, with low-income countries facing higher death rates.

Economic disparities impact access to early detection and treatment for breast cancer.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London startup

The field of human ancestry is rife with racism': pioneering project to build cancer database in Africa

Yaw Bediako aims to tackle cancer research disparity in Africa through Yemaachi Biotech by creating a comprehensive database for better treatment outcomes.

Cancer

fromNature

Breast cancer is on the rise: data reveal drastic gap in survival rates

Breast cancer survival varies significantly by region, with low-income countries facing higher death rates.

Economic disparities impact access to early detection and treatment for breast cancer.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London startup

The field of human ancestry is rife with racism': pioneering project to build cancer database in Africa

Yaw Bediako aims to tackle cancer research disparity in Africa through Yemaachi Biotech by creating a comprehensive database for better treatment outcomes.

Mental health

Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity

Federal funding cuts threaten vital health disparities research, which is crucial for addressing healthcare access issues across various populations.

Medicine

How to Find the Right Oncologist for You

Choosing the right oncologist is crucial for cancer treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

fromFast Company

Medicine

How to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural America

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Medicine

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

Many patients in South Carolina face severe health disparities due to a lack of access to affordable healthcare, exacerbated by the refusal to expand Medicaid.

fromwww.npr.org

Trump wants to erase DEI. Researchers worry it will upend work on health disparity

Federal funding cuts threaten vital health disparities research, which is crucial for addressing healthcare access issues across various populations.

How to Find the Right Oncologist for You

Choosing the right oncologist is crucial for cancer treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

fromFast Company

How to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural America

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Medicine

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

Many patients in South Carolina face severe health disparities due to a lack of access to affordable healthcare, exacerbated by the refusal to expand Medicaid.

more#healthcare-access

Digital life

fromTruthout

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.

I Just Quit My Job at the NIH. I Have Major Concerns About Where Clinical Research Could Be Headed.

Federal agencies are removing resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research, exacerbating health disparities.

fromInverse

Women in technology

This Common Overlooked Condition Is Far More Debilitating Than Previously Thought, Study Suggests

Endometriosis significantly affects women's daily lives, leading to missed school or work due to chronic pain.

fromPsychology Today

Medicine

How 18th Century Racism Affects Your Healthcare

Racially adjusted lung function tests contribute to health disparities, as they underestimate respiratory issues in Black patients.

Privacy technologies

fromSlate Magazine

I Just Quit My Job at the NIH. I Have Major Concerns About Where Clinical Research Could Be Headed.

Federal agencies are removing resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research, exacerbating health disparities.

fromInverse

Women in technology

This Common Overlooked Condition Is Far More Debilitating Than Previously Thought, Study Suggests

Endometriosis significantly affects women's daily lives, leading to missed school or work due to chronic pain.

fromPsychology Today

Medicine

How 18th Century Racism Affects Your Healthcare

Racially adjusted lung function tests contribute to health disparities, as they underestimate respiratory issues in Black patients.

more#medical-research

fromCbsnews

Black Lives Matter

New Colorado Black Resource Directory connects patients with specialized health resources; "someone with that lived experience"

The Colorado Black Health Resource Directory connects Black Coloradans with culturally competent healthcare providers.

#community-health

Brooklyn

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.

fromNew York Amsterdam News

Brooklyn

NYU Langone Family Health Centers Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event in Brooklyn

Community awareness and education are vital in the fight against breast cancer, emphasizing early detection and accessible resources.

Medicine

Brooklyn doctor appointed as sole Black board member of NYACP

Dr. Moro O. Salifu appointed Governor-elect Designee of ACP for Brooklyn/Queens and Staten Island, becoming the first Black governor on New York board.

Brooklyn

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.

fromNew York Amsterdam News

Brooklyn

NYU Langone Family Health Centers Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event in Brooklyn

Community awareness and education are vital in the fight against breast cancer, emphasizing early detection and accessible resources.

Medicine

Brooklyn doctor appointed as sole Black board member of NYACP

Dr. Moro O. Salifu appointed Governor-elect Designee of ACP for Brooklyn/Queens and Staten Island, becoming the first Black governor on New York board.

more#community-health

New Jersey woman shares cancer journey as alarming trend highlights American Cancer Society's annual report

Cancer deaths are decreasing, but diagnoses are increasing among younger populations, particularly women, highlighting health disparities.

Wellness

CNN's Sara Sidner Is Demystifying Breast Cancer Treatment

Sara Sidner publicly announces her stage III breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness, especially among Black women, about the importance of early screening.

Women in technology

Warning for younger women: Be vigilant on breast cancer risk - Harvard Gazette

Breast cancer rates show a concerning increase, particularly in younger women and certain racial groups, despite overall mortality improvements.

OMG science

fromCbsnews

New Jersey woman shares cancer journey as alarming trend highlights American Cancer Society's annual report

Cancer deaths are decreasing, but diagnoses are increasing among younger populations, particularly women, highlighting health disparities.

Wellness

CNN's Sara Sidner Is Demystifying Breast Cancer Treatment

Sara Sidner publicly announces her stage III breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness, especially among Black women, about the importance of early screening.

Women in technology

Warning for younger women: Be vigilant on breast cancer risk - Harvard Gazette

Breast cancer rates show a concerning increase, particularly in younger women and certain racial groups, despite overall mortality improvements.

Digital life

Another Death in Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital

The maternal death of Bevorlin Garcia Barrios at Woodhull Medical Center highlights serious issues in maternity care, prompting scrutiny of hospital practices.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

Op-Ed | Hochul must close the gap in paid leave to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis | amNewYork

New York must improve paid leave equity to address maternal and infant mortality crises affecting mothers and newborns.

Digital life

Another Death in Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital

The maternal death of Bevorlin Garcia Barrios at Woodhull Medical Center highlights serious issues in maternity care, prompting scrutiny of hospital practices.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

Op-Ed | Hochul must close the gap in paid leave to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis | amNewYork

New York must improve paid leave equity to address maternal and infant mortality crises affecting mothers and newborns.

Celebrate MLK's Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

The Health Freedom Walks honor MLK's legacy while promoting community health through plant-based diets in NYC neighborhoods.

OMG science

fromwww.npr.org

Cancer deaths are declining, but diagnoses are rising especially among younger women

Cancer mortality has significantly declined, but young women face rising incidence rates despite improvements in detection and treatment.

#california

Medicine

Results Now Available From Groundbreaking Survey of LGBTQIA+ Midlife and Older Adults in California - San Francisco Bay Times

The first state-funded study of LGBTQIA+ aging in California provides crucial data for health services aimed at midlife and older LGBTQIA+ adults.

Medicine

Recommended Actions at Local and State Levels to Help LGBTQIA+ Older Adults - San Francisco Bay Times

The significant aging of California's LGBTQIA+ population necessitates comprehensive health data and improved care services.

Medicine

Results Now Available From Groundbreaking Survey of LGBTQIA+ Midlife and Older Adults in California - San Francisco Bay Times

The first state-funded study of LGBTQIA+ aging in California provides crucial data for health services aimed at midlife and older LGBTQIA+ adults.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Medicine

Recommended Actions at Local and State Levels to Help LGBTQIA+ Older Adults - San Francisco Bay Times

The significant aging of California's LGBTQIA+ population necessitates comprehensive health data and improved care services.

more#california

Miscellaneous

Imagine a City in Which Youth Are Accounting for Youth! Power Mapping the Possibilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

This personal account emphasizes the importance of youth involvement in climate justice and community leadership in Long Beach.

#lgbtq-health

Digital life

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The mpox outbreak is impacting access to vaccines in the U.S., despite government donations, due to insurance barriers and personal concerns.

fromAdvocate.com

Medicine

LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of 'adverse brain health:' study

LGBTQ+ individuals face greater risk for adverse brain health outcomes due to systemic discrimination, not their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Digital life

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The mpox outbreak is impacting access to vaccines in the U.S., despite government donations, due to insurance barriers and personal concerns.

fromAdvocate.com

Medicine

LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of 'adverse brain health:' study

LGBTQ+ individuals face greater risk for adverse brain health outcomes due to systemic discrimination, not their sexual orientation or gender identity.

more#lgbtq-health

OMG science

C.D.C. Now Recommends Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults 50 and Up

The CDC has lowered the pneumococcal vaccine recommendation age from 65 to 50 to combat rising infection rates.

Artificial intelligence

Using AI to repurpose existing drugs for treatment of rare diseases - Harvard Gazette

An AI tool called TxGNN can identify drug candidates for over 17,000 rare diseases, potentially addressing many previously untreated conditions.

fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health

Research is needed to improve access and quality of youth mental health care, especially for underserved populations.

The youth mental health crisis necessitates practical, research-based interventions to reduce barriers to care.

fromNature

A broader view of the diversity of human gene expression

Expanding gene expression research beyond European ancestries is crucial to understand genetic diversity in traits and diseases.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Small-town patients face big hurdles as rural hospitals cut cancer care

Rural cancer patients face increasing challenges due to chemotherapy services disappearing, resulting in lengthy travel for treatment.

#diversity-in-healthcare

fromFortune

Michael Bloomberg's charity is giving $600 million to endowments of 4 historically Black medical schools

Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $600 million to historically Black medical schools to address health disparities.

fromwww.dw.com

OMG science

Closing the genomics gap: How to improve indigenous health DW 08/12/2024

Subtle genetic differences impact health outcomes and treatment responses.

fromFortune

Michael Bloomberg's charity is giving $600 million to endowments of 4 historically Black medical schools

Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $600 million to historically Black medical schools to address health disparities.

fromwww.dw.com

more#diversity-in-healthcare

OMG science

Closing the genomics gap: How to improve indigenous health DW 08/12/2024

Subtle genetic differences impact health outcomes and treatment responses.

fromLos Angeles Times

Historically Black medical school in South L.A. receives largest gift ever

Historically Black medical school receives a $75-million gift, part of a $600-million initiative to support four Black medical schools and address health disparities.

fromBusiness Insider

The hot trend for billionaire donors: paying for medical school tuition

Billionaire philanthropists funding medical education to address shortages and high tuition costs.

fromenglish.elpais.com