Assessing regulatory fairness through machine learning
Credit: Benami, et al. The perils of machine learning - using computers to identify and analyze data patterns, such as ...
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African American breast cancer survivor cardiovascular disease risk high but knowledge low
New research led by George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services faculty Dr. Michelle Williams found that although ...
Exposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor market ‘skills gap’
Aptitude test can steer women, underrepresented groups toward high-demand STEM careersCredit: University of Missouri College of Education COLUMBIA, Mo. -- ...
NIH awards UC San Diego $33 million for five COVID-19 diagnostic projects
Efforts range from managing a large data center to expanding testing in disadvantaged communitiesCredit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego University of ...
MUSC researcher awarded $9.9 million for tuberculosis treatment and prevention
Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Susan Dorman, M.D., an infectious disease physician at the Medical University of South ...
UH receives $5 million to combat HIV/AIDS epidemic
Grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc. continues graduate college of social work effort in southern United StatesCredit: University of Houston A ...
New study highlights lack of diversity and inclusion in vaccine clinical trials
Analysis shows certain racial/ethnic groups and older people aren't being adequately represented and trial reporting guidelines aren't being followedCredit: Photo ...
Poll shows inequality in older adults’ ability to isolate a COVID-positive person at home
Access to safe indoor and outdoor spaces vary by race/ethnicity and incomeCredit: University of Michigan One of the most important ...
Digital health divide runs deep in older racial and ethnic minorities
FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study identifies factors and reasons for disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University The COVID-19 pandemic ...
1 in 10 college women experience period poverty, more likely to experience depression
New George Mason University study is first to examine period poverty experiences and associations with depression among college studentsCredit: George ...
COVID-19 cases, deaths in US increase with higher income inequality
Credit: Photo courtesy Tim Liao CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- U.S. counties with higher income inequality faced higher rates of COVID-19 infections ...
Why so few black skiers and ballet dancers?
Racial discrimination at heart of African Americans' lower participation rates in range of recreation, cultural activities, says new bookCredit: Courtesy ...
New research in JNCCN highlights dangerous disparities for life-saving cancer screening
Study finds more work is needed to enhance adherence to recommended cancer screening in Canada.Credit: NCCN PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA -- ...
Mental health of UK women, ethnic minorities especially affected during pandemic
UK survey conducted before and during pandemic also indicates increase in average mental distress for all citizensCredit: Proto E, Quintana-Domeque ...
Similar factors cause health disparities in cancer, COVID-19
Implementing policies and strategies to eliminate racial disparities could improve outcomes for both diseasesCredit: Michigan Medicine ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- ...
Community-based programs reduce sexual violence, study shows
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, Dec. 22, 2020 - Through small, neighborhood classes, researchers at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Promundo-US ...
Structural racism severely impacts the health of foreign-born Blacks and Latinx
New study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine highlights the magnitude of the disparities in health of racial/ethnic minorities ...
Study tackles barriers to COVID-19 testing in Black communities
Pennington Biomedical, HealthyBR part of nationwide effort to fill gaps in careCredit: Pennington Biomedical Research Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center ...
Most adults over 50 say they’ll get vaccinated against COVID-19, but many want to wait
People of color & those with lower incomes or education levels less likely to say they'll seek vaccination against a ...
Increasing diversity and community participation in environmental engineering
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, November 19, 2020--Black, Hispanic, and Native American students and faculty are ...