Two large studies released this month found that commonly used racial categories in U.S. health data obscure significant ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s overhaul of the Department of Health and Human Services involves deep cuts to several divisions that help protect and improve the health of minority and underserved populations ...

I’ve experienced the reality of health disparities firsthand. Growing up in a low-income, predominantly Black neighborhood in Boston during the 60s and 70s, my family didn’t have access, or, frankly, ...

This April, we recognize Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), a time to amplify the stories and challenges of Black mothers across the country. Held annually from April 11–17 and founded by the Black ...

This article presents a systematic review of US health care disparities in biologics access across immunology (ie, rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology) and a call to action. Objectives: ...

A maternal health policy forum at Birmingham City Hall focused on the disparities Black women face in accessing health care during and after pregnancy, with discussions on improving maternal health ...

Biocultural anthropology provides a comprehensive framework for understanding oral health disparities, which are influenced ...