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Mammograms are Now Recommended Starting at age 40. Should You Get One?
May 21, 2024By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force has revised their guidelines on mammograms, advising women to start screening at age 40 and continue every other year until age 74. With cancer diagnoses on the rise among young people,...
Racism Investigation Yields Sweeping Changes at Lehigh Valley Health Network
May 14, 2024By Rudy Miller, Lehigh Valley Live In an interconnected world, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has never been more critical. Storytelling holds immense potential to serve as a powerful tool for advancing the impact of DEI. By...
Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care
May 9, 2024By David C. Radley, Arnav Shah, Sara R. Collins, Neil R. Powe, Laurie C. Zephyrin, The Commonweath Fund The latest analysis from The Commonwealth Fund has shed light on the deep racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare...
Food is Medicine
May 7, 2024By The Rockefeller Foundation Access to affordable, nutritious food is crucial for good health, yet many face barriers. Food is Medicine programs use food-based interventions to prevent, manage, and treat diet-related diseases. Integrating...
FDA Vows to Push Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, a Move it Says Could Save Black Lives
April 29, 2024FDA's vow to ban menthol cigarettes is a critical step towards saving Black lives. This overdue move will protect communities from the harmful use of tobacco. By Erin B. Logan, LA Times (Read...
Native American Voices are Finally Factoring into Energy Projects
April 24, 2024By Emily Benton Hite and Denielle Perry Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to deny permits for hydropower projects on Navajo Nation shows shift towards respecting Indigenous rights in renewable energy development. (Read...
How the National Young Farmers Coalition is Envisioning a More Just Future for Farming
April 19, 2024Ensuring equitable access to farmland and healthy food is crucial for the well-being of children and families. Yet, it is often overlooked. The National Young Farmers Coalition is leading the charge for policy change to create opportunities for...
Unpacking the Federal Government’s New Changes for Collecting Data on Race & Ethnicity
April 12, 2024To build a society where all Americans can live their healthiest and most vibrant lives free from discrimination, everyone needs to be seen. Having good data that fully reflect America’s diversity will move our nation in the right direction and...
America’s Growing Birthweight Crisis
April 12, 2024Underweight newborns face long-term health risks, lower IQ, and delays. Over 300,000 babies affected. A growing public health issue linked to low-income areas and pollution exposure. By Jeremy Ney, Time (Read...
Gender pay gaps vary by state, industry, job and race and ethnicity. Here’s where pay disparities are the widest
April 10, 2024Census data shows women earning 84 cents for every dollar men make, with even bigger disparities for women of color and those in finance. Despite education and industry, the pay gap persists. By Alex Gailey, Bankrate (Read...