May 26, 2021

The recruitment of Black men for clinical trials has been a factor overlooked by many studies. In the U.S., prostate cancer incidence and mortality vary by race. Prostate cancer incidence and mortality are higher in Black men than their non-Black counterparts. There have been multiple phase 3 clinical trials over the past 5 years that...

Many lives could be saved if all patients were given equal access to lung cancer screening. Lung cancer incidence rates, treatment, and outcomes vary based on race, ethnicity, and sex. Previous research has identified disparities that result in worse patient outcomes across populations. Lung cancer screening has the potential to lower the mortality rate for...

Lung cancer kills more people than any other form of cancer. African American men experience the highest rates of lung cancer. Racial disparities related to socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, and gender have been an issue in the United States for decades. These disparities affect minority groups and increase the burden of disease. Populations including Blacks, Hispanics,...

One of the most significant health issues facing the United States today is food insecurity, affecting 50 million people. Decreased access to food is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. An estimated 34.1 million American adults have uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a study to assess if improved access to food can help...

Worldwide trends show an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among younger patients. Researchers and healthcare professionals understand the vascular complications experienced by patients with type 2 diabetes, but their association with dementia is less understood. A prospective cohort study determined the correlation between early-onset diabetes and subsequent dementia. A group of UK...

Very little comprehensive information exists on the disparate outcomes of Black and white patients with COVID-19. The reports from health departments in cities and states suggest that African Americans are disproportionately more affected by COVID-19 than their white counterparts within the same community. The researchers in this study wanted to understand the apparent differences through...

U.S. immigrants are heavily affected by disasters, including pandemics. This study aimed to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted American immigrants and their communities. During the spring of 2020, researchers created eight online focus groups. Participants had to meet specific criteria to participate. In total, 45 immigrants ages 18 and over took part...

Social and financial struggles are common among Black American cancer survivors and take a heavy toll on their health-related quality of life, according to a new study. Health-related quality of life among cancer survivors — how a person perceives their mental, physical and social well-being — tends to be significantly lower among Black Americans than...

If you’ve attended a large family reunion lately, it may come as no surprise that women tend to outlive men. In the United States, the life expectancy of men is about five years less than women, according to the American Journal of Public Health. For African American men, it’s still worse: They tend to live...