(HealthDay)—A telephone-based disease management program delivered by a disease management vendor is ineffective in reducing racial/ethnic disparities in diabetes care, according to a study published online March 10 in ...
Mar 17, 2016
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According to a special June issue of the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) , released today,significant disparities in the burden of disease and illness experienced by different groups persist. The articles highlight ...
Jun 8, 2015
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A new action plan released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to increase the participation of women, minorities, and the elderly in research trials was welcomed today by four leading health organizations as taking ...
Aug 22, 2014
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One of the most comprehensive looks at the use of hormone therapy in women over 65 with non-metastatic breast cancer found some welcome news. Except for frail patients, most participants in the large study complied with their ...
Jun 16, 2014
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In a finding that runs counter to most health disparities research, Johns Hopkins researchers say that while younger black trauma patients are significantly more likely than whites to die from their injuries, black trauma ...
May 28, 2014
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Advances in genetic sequencing are giving rise to a new era of scientific racism, despite decades of efforts to reverse attitudes used to justify the slave trade and Nazi theology, experts said on Friday.
Feb 15, 2014
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Age at immigration and citizenship status may have health implications for immigrants, finds a new study in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
Dec 11, 2013
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Knowledge about the efficacy of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in preventing cervical cancer was lacking in the majority of survey respondents for whom the information would be relevant, according to results presented ...
Dec 7, 2013
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When it comes to getting motivated to exercise and do things that are good for our health, sometimes all it takes is a little help from our friends.
Aug 14, 2013
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African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, ...
May 16, 2013
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