Black older Americans have lower prevalence of hearing loss than their white peers
Black Americans 65 years and older have much better hearing than their White counterparts, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Speech,...
Waitlist Policies May Contribute to Racial Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplantation
Despite efforts to address them, racial disparities in access to kidney transplantation persist in the United States. New research published in an upcoming issue...
Proactive Health Tips to Help Navigate Year 2 of the Pandemic
After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still...
How to detect skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer. It can strike any individual at any age. Knowing how to spot skin cancer will help you...
Colonoscopies should start at age 45, new guidelines say
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended in JAMA today, May 18, that colorectal cancer screenings begin for adults at age 45, instead of the previous...
Black women more likely to have labor or delivery complications due to systemic inflammation
Black women are more likely than white women to experience a severe, unexpected complication during labor or delivery, particularly due to systemic inflammation, according...
Four Tips to Make a Visit With Your Doctor More Productive
A visit to the doctor can be frustrating under the best of circumstances, doubly so if you are being seen for a major illness....
COVID-19 Simulation Shows Importance of Continued Safety Efforts as Vaccine Distribution Continues
Research published by JAMA Network Open shows how non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) like mask wearing and physical distancing can help prevent spikes in COVID-19 cases...
Lyme Disease: What you Need to Know
Ashany Sundaram, M.D., Family Medicine & Crystal Tank, M.D., Internal Medicine
While summer typically means more time outside, the season also brings an increased threat...
Baby Dove commits $250K to support expectant Black mothers
Whether it’s your first time or third time having a baby, it can be a stressful process. What should be a happy occasion for...
