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New Clues to Race Gap in Breast Cancer Outcomes

Health - July 7, 2009

Studies shed light on why black women more likely to die, but questions remain more >>

Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate

Health - July 1, 2009

Brain imaging study sheds light on empathic response more >>

The Supreme Court Upholding Troy Davis's Death Penalty Would Be a Crime

By Benjamin Todd Jealous - Opinion - June 26, 2009

Executing Troy Davis, very likely not guilty of murder, would itself be a crime. more >>

Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries

Health - June 25, 2009

Too often, they lack insurance or face roadblocks in getting the procedures, study finds more >>

Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care

Health - June 16, 2009

U.S. areas with more black residents lack specialists, study shows more >>

Does Obama's Election Mean We Don't Need Affirmative Action Anymore?

Opinion - June 11, 2009

John Farrell writes that Obama's election is the signal we've been waiting for. more >>

Obama's Election Shows that Affirmative Action's Day Has Passed

By John Aloysius Farrell - Opinion - June 10, 2009

It's a new day in America, and about time we got over our hang-ups. more >>

Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments

Health - May 22, 2009

Poverty, fear play roles in skipping lifesaving therapies, researchers say more >>

Risk Factor for Stroke More Common Among Whites

Health - May 13, 2009

Despite risk factors, blacks less likely to suffer atrial fibrillation more >>

Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis

Health - May 11, 2009

Risk of late-stage cancer greater in city dwellers than in rural residents, study shows more >>

Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes

Health - May 8, 2009

Black patients more likely to experience complications, study finds more >>

Black Youths With High BP May Face Elevated Heart Risks

Health - May 3, 2009

They also had raised cholesterol, so study suggests better screening for hypertension more >>

Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases

Health - April 29, 2009

Rate among Hispanics, blacks will double over next 20 years, report warns more >>

Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times

Health - April 23, 2009

U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition more >>

Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients

Health - April 22, 2009

Single payment plan for dialysis and meds could put many at disadvantage, study suggests more >>

Doctor-Patient Talks Key to Blacks Getting Cancer Screens

Health - April 20, 2009

Poor communication a major problem in low screening rates but one that can be fixed, study suggests more >>

Study Rates Breast Cancer Risks Among Races

Health - April 20, 2009

Researchers find white and black women share certain risks; other factors more distinctive more >>

Writing About Values Boosts Grades for Middle Schoolers

Health - April 16, 2009

But positive effect was only seen in black children, study finds more >>

Blacks Less Likely to Get Optimal Lung Cancer Treatment

Health - April 13, 2009

Disparity in care is as wide today as it was in the early '90s, study says more >>

Race May Not Be Key in Cancer Disparities

Health - April 13, 2009

Study finds differences drop or disappear when scale is reduced more >>

Dietary Changes Shield Latino Teens From Diabetes

Health - April 6, 2009

Study found high-fiber, low-sugar regimen reduced risk factors more >>

Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker

Health - April 6, 2009

They're younger, more often black or Hispanic, report finds more >>

Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss

Health - April 3, 2009

Second study finds rare eye disease missed, mistreated among urban youngsters more >>

Typical Binge Drinker Is Young White Male

Health - April 2, 2009

Half of alcohol-linked deaths are tied to bouts of excessive consumption, CDC notes more >>

Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks

Health - April 1, 2009

Study found whites much less likely to have this variant more >>