Black women in the U. S. face a tough battle with breast cancer. They are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage. This makes treatment harder and survival rates lower. Why does this happen? It's not just about biology. Social factors play a big role. Money matters. Women living below the poverty line are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed at a later stage....

Ever wonder why some people struggle with memory as they age? It turns out, what happens in our childhood might have a big impact. A recent study dug into how tough times early in life and social factors can affect memory later on. First, let's talk about what we mean by "tough times" or adversity. This could be anything from growing up in poverty to facing abuse or...

Zimbabwe is grappling with a significant hurdle in its public health efforts. The country is struggling to achieve high vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) among young women. This is despite clear guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) advocating for widespread HPV vaccination. The WHO has long recommended HPV vaccination as a cruci...

Did you know that how we live and interact within our society can influence whether we get cancer screenings? Research suggests that social factors, like where we live, how much money we have, and who we hang out with, play a part in whether we keep up with recommended cancer screenings. However, exactly how big these influences are is still a bit of a mystery. Imag...