February 02, 2012: Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder

February 01, 2012: Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say

January 27, 2012: Discrimination Seems to Harm Health Regardless of Race
Unfair treatment that is race-based linked to reports of poor health in both blacks and whites

January 27, 2012: Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds
Upbeat thoughts plus education boosted adherence among blacks with high blood pressure, study found

January 26, 2012: Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels
But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says

January 20, 2012: Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care
Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

January 06, 2012: Smog Tied to Raised Risk of Chronic Illness in Black Women
Study showed more type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as exposure rose

December 30, 2011: U.S. Blacks More Likely to Die of Colon Cancer Than Whites: Study
This gap in survival is widest among those diagnosed with advanced disease, research shows

December 27, 2011: Racial Disparities Seem to Persist in Depression Diagnosis
Older black Americans less likely to receive diagnosis than white peers, study finds

December 23, 2011: Parents May Hold Key to Healthy Weight in Hispanic Kids
Lower-fat family meals can help reduce high obesity rate in this population, study suggests

December 15, 2011: Calorie Info Helps Teens Choose Water Over Sugary Drinks
Sweetened drinks had less appeal when 'exercise-equivalents' were given in study

December 13, 2011: Obesity Less Harmful to Self-Esteem in Black Women: Study
Questionnaire reveals racial differences in how weight affects quality of life

December 02, 2011: Socioeconomic Status Main Predictor of Health Habits: Study
Race, ethnicity not necessarily behind disparities in weight, exercise and diet

November 25, 2011: Racism's Mental Toll May Explain Some Health Disparities
Psychological responses to racism among U.S. blacks similar to those associated with trauma, study finds

November 22, 2011: More Blacks Die in Hospital After Diverticulitis Surgery
Racial differences in survival were seen even among those with health insurance, study finds

November 17, 2011: 19 Million New STD Infections Reported Annually, CDC Says
Treating chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis costs U.S. $17 billion a year

November 10, 2011: Black Children Less Likely to Get Kidney Transplant Before Dialysis
Researchers say lack of affordable health care is probably a factor for some

November 08, 2011: Racial Disparities Still Exist for Kidney Recipients, Study Finds
But 2003 policy change narrowed gap between black and white patients, research shows

October 28, 2011: Black Kidney Donors More Likely to Be Related to Recipients
Also more likely to give a kidney to their parents than whites, study shows

October 21, 2011: Race Tied to Risk for Arthritis in Large Joints
Study finds higher rates of knee and spine osteoarthritis together in blacks than in whites

October 13, 2011: Could Discrimination Help Trigger Illness in Blacks?
Stress tied to bias might explain race-based disparities in disease rates, researchers say

October 12, 2011: Survival Less Likely for Black Victims of Assault, Study Finds
Racial disparities seen in death rates for trauma center patients with gun, knife, blunt injuries

October 12, 2011: Blacks Fare Worse Than Whites After Colon Cancer Surgery
Researchers say various factors, including biology and health care access, may be to blame

October 12, 2011: Where Folks Live Plays Role in Health Disparities: Study
Race seems to matter less than living in a poor community, researchers say

October 06, 2011: More Evidence Minorities in U.S. Get Poorer Hospital Care
Elderly black and Hispanic patients over-represented in nation's 'worst' hospitals, study finds

October 04, 2011: Poorer Women More Likely to Die From Breast Cancer
Less access to cancer screening and treatment is to blame, report says

September 30, 2011: Black Women Tend to Suffer Disabilities Earlier, Study Finds
Lower income, lack of medical care can affect long-term health, researchers say

September 29, 2011: 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Treated for High Blood Pressure: Report
Treatment costs associated with the condition topped $47 billion in 2008

September 23, 2011: Many Black Men in Cold Climates Lack Vitamin D
Too little of it raises risk of prostate cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases, study says

September 23, 2011: Foreign-Born U.S. Women Getting Mammograms
But they're still less likely than U.S.-born women to get breast cancer screening

September 23, 2011: Depression After Cancer Keeps Some From Follow-Up Care
Depressed Hispanic breast cancer survivors less likely to get checked for ovarian tumors, study finds

September 22, 2011: Death Rate Higher in Minorities With Acute Leukemia
Yet blacks and Hispanics are less likely to get the disease

September 22, 2011: Lung Disease Puts Many Black Patients Back in Hospital: Report
In COPD patients over 40, readmission rates highest among blacks, research shows

September 20, 2011: Genes May Explain Blacks' Bleaker Prostate Cancer Stats
Findings might someday lead to improved treatments for African Americans, researchers say

September 20, 2011: Higher Risk of Second Breast Cancer Seen in Black Women
Those diagnosed under 45 also at greater risk for more aggressive form of disease, research shows

September 19, 2011: Hospitals Serving More Minorities Have Higher Trauma Death Rate
New study suggests insurance, funding issues may be the culprit

September 13, 2011: Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure a Year Ahead of Whites
New research shows those with pre-hypertension progress more rapidly without lifestyle changes

September 08, 2011: Black Children May Be More Prone to Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
Researchers say youngsters with African ancestry have more allergic antibodies against the food

September 07, 2011: Harassment of Black Gay and Bisexual Men Tied to Anxiety
Discrimination, shame also play a role in high rates of anxiety and depression, study finds

September 07, 2011: Extra Pounds a Deadly Risk Factor for Black Women: Study
And belly fat puts even normal-weight women at risk, findings show

September 06, 2011: Patient Care Not Affected by Med Student Biases: Study
Many may have unconscious preferences for white and upper-class patients, survey results show

September 01, 2011: Research Reveals Why Blacks More Prone to Kidney Failure
Excess protein in urine may be key, study suggests

August 31, 2011: Americans Getting Too Many Calories From Sugary Drinks: CDC
Report shows young people, minorities are consuming the most sweetened beverages

August 26, 2011: Expense May Be Causing Fewer Young Blacks to Smoke
Parental attitudes, religion, poverty also may have spurred drop that began in 1970s, study finds

August 23, 2011: Grades May Suffer When Teens Get Bullied
High-achieving black and Hispanic high school students seem to be most at risk, study finds

August 18, 2011: Black Scientists Less Likely to Receive NIH Research Grants
Federal officials call study findings unacceptable; pledge immediate action

August 16, 2011: Experts Concerned About Rising HIV Rates Among Poor, Minorities
New statistics released at conference also show many practicing unsafe behaviors

August 16, 2011: Blacks at Higher Risk for Resistant Breast Cancer: Study
Having two or more children and not breast-feeding raises odds, researchers say

August 15, 2011: Menthol May Make It Tougher to Stop Smoking
Effect especially strong among blacks, Puerto Ricans, study finds

August 09, 2011: Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study
Exposure to pets during pregnancy, method of delivery and race all play a part