March 30, 2021

Black women are the least likely population to report their mental health status as very good, or excellent. Studies have shown that Black patients metabolize medications more slowly than Caucasians, and as a result often require higher doses of psychiatric prescriptions. Researchers sought answers to understand why Black women are most susceptible to mental health...

Sickle Cell disease is a blood inherited disease that gravely affects patient quality of life and life expectancy. Due to America’s history and long-standing system of racial injustice, sickle cell patients are often mistreated, neglected, and healthcare is unattainable. Social attitudes and racism towards youth with sickle cell disease further exacerbate these issues. A study...