American physicians’ understanding of health was based around the male body, while diagnoses for mental health disorders were based around symptoms experienced by women — a history that still haunts ...

Biocultural anthropology provides a comprehensive framework for understanding oral health disparities, which are influenced ...

PHILADELPHIA— The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Researchers at the Perelman School ...

A recent study published in Health Data Science, led by Dr. Fengyu Wen from the Institute of Medical Technology at Peking University Health Science Center and Professor Luxia Zhang from the National ...

This April, we recognize Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), a time to amplify the stories and challenges of Black mothers across the country. Held annually from April 11–17 and founded by the Black ...

I’ve experienced the reality of health disparities firsthand. Growing up in a low-income, predominantly Black neighborhood in Boston during the 60s and 70s, my family didn’t have access, or, frankly, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Throughout the week we've delved into The Untold Truth, sharing the disparities Black women face, leading to poor health outcomes, including cancer death rates that are nearly ...

The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine ...

On TikTok, thousands of women are sharing something that used to stay hidden: their struggles with undiagnosed ADHD. In viral clips that rack up millions of views, they talk about zoning out during ...

With the rise of digital health tools and abundant online resources, we live in an era where healthcare information is more accessible than ever. This information is essential to navigate one’s health ...