RACIAL HEALTH DISPARITIES

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

Breast cancer is a tough battle for anyone. But for Black women in the U. S. , it's even harder. A recent study dug deep into why this is true, even when Black and White women have the same access to healthcare. It's easy to think that equal access to healthcare means equal outcomes. But that's not