health disparities
Low Iron Levels Hit Minority Communities Harder — Here’s Why
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the United States — but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Studies show that...
- Jessica Wilson
Mental Health Gaps in Communities of Color | Harvard Study
What’s going on
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that adolescents from racial and ethnic minority groups in th...
Government Shutdown Threatens Food Access in Black & Brown Communities
What’s at stake
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital food-assistance program for low-income individuals and families. As...
- Jessica Wilson
When Access Is Limited: How Food Deserts Harm the Health of Black and Brown Communities
In many Black and Brown neighborhoods across the United States, the nearest grocery store isn’t just a few blocks away — it can be miles. These are...
- Jessica Wilson
Living with Chronic Illness: The Unseen Burden in the Black Community
Chronic illnesses—such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, and lupus—affect millions of Americans every year. But within the Black co...
- Jessica Wilson
How Diversity in Health Care Improves Patient Outcomes
The current backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives—which often claims that DEI compromises merit, lowers quality, and ...
- Victor Mejia
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