The CDC has declared racism a "serious threat" to public health. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, who worked for the CDC and now studies race and health at Emory University. More
New medical findings challenge conventional wisdom that biological differences between the sexes drive death rates. More
The city has learned the importance of trusting and partnering with Black and brown medical pros. More
Medical organizations need to formally denounce the diagnostic validity and use of excited delirium to justify excessive police force. More
Research shows that people are often discriminated against or treated unfairly in health care settings because of disabilities, gender identity or sexual orientation, and race or ethnicity. More
Racist anti-Asian incidents and rhetoric in the USA have been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, by some accounts increasing as much as 150%. More
Obtaining a COVID shot, like so many other aspects of American life, has emerged as a racial-justice issue—and a matter of life and death. More
As medical institutions grapple with racism, Asian American and Pacific Islander trainees should be included in reform efforts. More
In this cross-sectional study of 2019 data from the American Community Survey and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, Black, Hispanic, and Native American people were underrepresented in the 10 health care professions analyzed. Although the educational pipeline shows some limited improvement, underrepresentation of these groups persists. More
The lack of knowledge around Asian American health has serious public health implications. More