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Nurse Lauren Underwood Is The Youngest Black Congresswoman – Ever

At only 32 years old, Lauren Underwood is making history. Why? Well, because she just so happens to be the youngest black woman in Congress ever. And even better? Underwood, who represents the Democrat Party, is also a Registered Nurse, proving that once again, nurses are some of the most inspiring people on the planet. […]

January 21, 2019

Generation Z most likely generation to report poor mental health, report says

The American Psychological Association surveyed 3,458 adults and 300 teenagers in the United States. “Our 2018 survey results show that high-profile issues, such as sexual harassment and gun violence, are significant stressors for Gen Z,” the authors wrote. Read More

January 21, 2019

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Texas A&M University Board of Regents approve formation of nutrition institute led by AgriLife Research

A new institute in the Texas A&M University System aims to connect agriculture and health in an effort to reduce chronic illness attributed to diet. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the formation of the Institute for Precision Nutrition, Responsive Agriculture and Health last week. The institute will be led by Texas […]

January 21, 2019

Ohio State study: Black women at risk of breast cancer get less preventive-care information

A new study suggests that black women at high risk of breast cancer might be missing out on potentially lifesaving measures because they are less likely than white women to receive the information needed to make decisions about preventive care. Read More

January 16, 2019

Midwestern University Students Organize Conference on Healthcare Inequities

Midwestern University students are investigating ways they can make a positive contribution to our society as part of the next generation of healthcare professionals. Recently, the Midwestern University’s Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) chapter joined forces with Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy’s Executive Council to plan the 4th annual Student Interventions in Health Inequities […]

January 16, 2019

Study: Latino, African-American Teens Not as Likely to Have Undiagnosed Asthma Than White Teens

A new study published in the Journal of Urban Health found that Latino and African-American teens were approximately one-third less likely to be undiagnosed with asthma in comparison to White teens. Researchers from the Columbia University School of Nursing, the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Dickinson College found that living in a […]

January 16, 2019

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Report: Junk Food TV Ads Focus More on Hispanic, Black Adolescents Than Other Groups

According to a new report by University of Connecticut, Drexel University and the University of Texas Health Science Center, TV advertising costs for restaurants, food and beverages decreased by 4 percent, whereas spending for the same advertising directed at Black teens increased by 50 percent. “Food companies hardly ever market fruit and vegetables, water or […]

January 16, 2019

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NC Group Promotes Diversity Among Nature Lovers

Western North Carolina’s rich public lands are open to all, and a new group has decided to go the extra mile to encourage more people of color to enjoy them. Elsea Brown, director of Blue Ridge Forever campaign, says the Pathways to Parks group, based in Asheville, was formed with a focus on inclusion. Read […]

January 14, 2019

Genomic Research Lacks Diversity, Limits Scientific Advancement

Many studies in science are viewed as wholly representative as researchers work to eliminate limitations, but that doesn’t always apply in terms of diversity in genomic research. Overwhelmingly, researchers from the University of Oxford report, individuals recruited in genomic studies are mostly of European descent—showing a significant lack of diversity. Read More

January 14, 2019

New Washington map shows why environmental health is a justice issue; see the risks in your area

Most of us use maps to help us know where we’re going. As a journalist, I’m just as intrigued by maps that tell us where we’ve been, who we are, what we’re made of and how we treat each other. So I was especially interested in last week’s unveiling of an online, interactive map of […]

January 14, 2019

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Access Health sees decline in black and Hispanic customer base

With just one week left in open enrollment, Access Health CT has seen overall high levels of customer engagement and turnout, but a decline in its black and Hispanic base, a health insurance exchange official told Connecticut policymakers Tuesday. Connecticut’s Affordable Care Act marketplace expanded its enrollment period for people seeking coverage in 2019 to […]

January 9, 2019

Temple gets $3.5M grant to study excessive weight gain during pregnancy

A team of Temple University researchers was awarded a $3.47 million federal grant to study evidence-based treatment approaches to preventing excessive weight gain during pregnancy. The Temple researchers are partnering with the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food and nutrition program in Philadelphia for the project, which is being supported through a five-year grant from […]

January 9, 2019

Scientists concerned about lack of diversity in genomic research

A growing number of genomic studies have generated important discoveries regarding human health and behavior, but new research from the University of Oxford suggests that scientific advancement is limited by a lack of diversity. The study shows that the people studied in genetic discovery research continue to be overwhelmingly of European descent. It also pointed […]

January 9, 2019

Piedmont Tech to offer dual enrollment healthcare courses

In an attempt to address the region’s growing need for health care professionals, Piedmont Technical College will begin offering dual enrollment courses at the Russell Technology Center that will prepare students for the competitive entry programs within its health care division. Read More

January 7, 2019

Rural Health Clinics in Tennessee Holds Payments

Several recently opened rural health clinics in Tennessee are struggling to stay open after a state program didn’t give them all promised funds. Servolution Health Services began offering services in March to citizens living in the small town of Speedwell where one-fifth of the population lives below the poverty line and experiences high rates of […]

January 7, 2019

Highmark Health addresses diversity and inclusion at Women’s Summit

Diversity and inclusion create different meanings and challenges to people, organizations and workplace sites. In the spirit of meeting the needs and being equipped to address the requirements and demands of a changing demography, it requires bringing new ideas, perspectives and viewpoints to the table, leading to creativity and innovation. Read More

January 2, 2019

Food Allergy Management for College Students

As a growing number of adolescents with food allergy begin attending college, an important question of how the medical community can help create safe environments that encourage students with food allergies to fully participate in campus life has emerged. Previous research shows that fatal food-induced anaphylaxis is most common among adolescents and college-age students. However, […]

January 2, 2019

College students at higher risk of Meningitis B

College students face a higher risk for Meningitis B than their peers who are not in college. That’s according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control. Meningitis B is a rarer strain of the disease… but it is serious and potentially deadly. Read More

January 2, 2019

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