HEALTH DISPARITIES

Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Pain in America: Why Relief Is Hard to Find

Many people feel aches that never go away. They can be sharp, burning or just a dull pressure that makes them tired, worried or sad. This kind of long‑term pain is common, especially among older folks, but it shows up in people of all ages. A 2023 survey by the CDC said about one in four adults live

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Early Menopause Increases Heart Attack Risk for Women

Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a noticeably higher chance of heart attacks throughout their lives. Studies show that these women experience about 40 % more fatal and non‑fatal heart attacks compared to those whose menopause occurs after 40. The risk gap is especially wide for Black wom

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

How Social Factors Shape Cancer Treatment Results

Paragraphs 1. The way people live, where they live, and who they are can change how well cancer treatments work. This is especially true for a new kind of medicine called immune checkpoint inhibitors, or ICIs. 2. Scientists often ask patients how they feel after treatment using tools calle

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Breast Cancer: Why Current Risk Tools Miss the Mark for Black Women

Breast cancer is a serious issue, particularly for Black women. They are at a higher risk, but the tools doctors use to predict this risk often fall short. These tools are crucial because early detection can be life-saving. Doctors rely on models like the Gail Model and BOADICEA. These models consi

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

Breathing Easier: New Ways to Fight Asthma

Asthma is more than just tight airways. It's a disease driven by inflammation. Modern treatments are shifting focus. They now target the root cause, not just symptoms. Combination inhalers are leading the way. These inhalers pair anti-inflammatory meds with bronchodilators. This approach offers bett

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Money and Health: A Tale of Two Measures in China

In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Caring for Everyone: Why Good Healthcare for Transgender Adults Matters

Healthcare is a basic need. It should be available to all. Yet, transgender and gender-diverse adults often face unfair treatment. This leads to health problems. Why does this happen? Mainly, because of stigma and discrimination. These issues make it hard for them to get good primary care. When care

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of Stomach Cancer in Western Honduras

Stomach cancer is a big deal worldwide, ranking as the fifth most common cancer. It's not just one thing that causes it, but a mix of genes, lifestyle, and environment. Honduras stands out with some of the highest rates in the western hemisphere, and it's not the same everywhere in the country. Res

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Can Qigong Help Ease Pain for Those with Spinal Injuries?

Chronic pain is a big problem for many people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). In fact, about 7 out of 10 adults with SCI deal with this kind of pain. The usual way to handle it is with medication, but this comes with its own set of issues. Medication can be addictive and often has unwanted side eff

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Stillbirths in the U. S. : A Hidden Crisis

Stillbirths are a tragic reality for many families in the U. S. , and a recent study sheds light on the alarming fact that nearly 30% of these heartbreaking events happen without any known risk factors. This study, which looked at almost 2. 8 million pregnancies, reveals that despite advances in med

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