Сancer survival study uncovers wide racial disparities
African Americans in Georgia, especially in rural areas, have drastically poorer survival rates from cancer. These disparities are much larger when compared to national data, according to the findings from a study recently ...
Cancer
Mar 13, 2012 |
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Study shows significant state-by-state differences in black, white life expectancy
(Medical Xpress) -- A UCLA-led group of researchers tracing disparities in life expectancy between blacks and whites in the U.S. has found that white males live about seven years longer on average than African American men ...
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Feb 24, 2012 |
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Fitness program for mentally ill expands in NH
(AP) -- Back when he was a self-described friendless recluse, Craig Carey spent hours sitting in a chair doing nothing or driving around in his car, alone. Then a fitness program for people with serious mental ...
Health
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Racial disparities exist in access to kidney transplantation
A new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation reveals that racial disparities exist in both the early and late steps in access to kidney transplantation. This study is part of the February special themed ...
Other
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Study reveals new wrinkle in growing US health gap
Most studies that have examined growing levels of health disparity in the United States have focused on the gap between the "haves" and the "have-nots" in terms of socioeconomic factors such as education and income.
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Feb 01, 2012 |
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Nurturing mothers rear physically healthier adults
Nurturing mothers have garnered accolades for rescuing skinned knees on the playground and coaxing their children to sleep with lullabies. Now they're gaining merit for their offspring's physical health in middle age.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 23, 2012 |
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Declines in melanoma deaths limited to the most educated
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds recent declines in melanoma mortality rates in non-Hispanic Whites in the U.S. mainly reflect declines in those with the highest level of education, and reveals a widening ...
Cancer
Jan 16, 2012 |
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Diagnosis, treatment of depression among elderly depend on racial, cultural factors
Despite improvements to diagnostic tools and therapies in the two last decades, significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression remain, according to Rutgers research published online by the American Jo ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 21, 2011 |
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Racial disparities in colon cancer screening persist despite insurance, access
Public health researchers have long attributed the disparity in colonoscopy rates between whites and minorities to a lack of health insurance or access to doctors. Now, a new study suggests the reasons for ...
Cancer
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Health gap has grown among young US adults, study finds
Levels of health disparity have increased substantially for people born in the United States after 1980, according to new research.
Health
Dec 01, 2011 |
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Black elderly more likely than whites to die after intestinal surgery
Black senior citizens who need surgery for the intestinal disorder diverticulitis are significantly more likely to die in the hospital than their equally ill white counterparts, even when each racial group carries the same ...
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Nov 21, 2011 |
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Perceived racism may impact black Americans' mental health
For black American adults, perceived racism may cause mental health symptoms similar to trauma and could lead to some physical health disparities between blacks and other populations in the United States, according to a new ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Study of youth to seek origins of heart disease among African-Americans
Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health are undertaking a preliminary study to identify the early origins of heart disease among African-Americans. The new feasibility study will enroll children and grand ...
Health
Nov 03, 2011 |
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After pregnancy loss, Internet forums help women understand they are not alone
Nearly one in six pregnancies end in miscarriage or stillbirth, but parents' losses are frequently minimized or not acknowledged by friends, family or the community.
Health
Oct 19, 2011 |
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Dads, community health care workers' roles in supporting low-income moms with breast feeding
The low rate of breastfeeding among low-income, inner-city African-American mothers is a health disparity now receiving national attention. Two new studies from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital highlight ...
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Oct 17, 2011 |
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