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Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study
Health
- July 16, 2008
Researchers say industry manipulates the ingredient to recruit new generation of users
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Barack Obama's Election Would Kill Affirmative Action
By Bonnie Erbe -
Bonnie Erbe
- July 16, 2008
A black president would be the strongest argument against continuing race-based employment programs.
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Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks
Health
- July 16, 2008
Might be responsible for 11% of HIV cases in Africa, researchers say
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Diabetic Hispanics Missing Out on Eye Exams
Health
- July 14, 2008
They're particularly vulnerable to diabetes-linked vision loss, experts warn
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Thalidomide Continues to Show Benefits Against Myeloma
Health
- July 9, 2008
The once-notorious drug aiding certain patients with the blood cancer
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The Changing Face of a Top High School
By Kenneth Terrell -
On Education
- July 7, 2008
Asian-Americans will be the majority of Thomas Jefferson's freshman class this fall.
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Obama's Race Test
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 7, 2008
There are plenty of reasons to vote against Barack Obama—and they have nothing to do with race.
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Minorities Overrepresented in Brochures
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 3, 2008
Researcher says that 75 percent of colleges overrepresent black students in outreach materials.
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New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds
Health
- July 2, 2008
Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease
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Some Black Republicans Torn About Voting for Obama or McCain
By Nikki Schwab -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
The historic nature of Obama's candidacy has some African-American Republicans conflicted.
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For Blacks, There Was No Clear Choice
By Elisabeth Goodridge -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
African-Americans ended up on both sides of the war, though they shared the goal of evading slavery.
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Are Americans Too Racist to Vote for Barack Obama for President?
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- June 24, 2008
The question of race will be raised a lot between now and the November election.
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24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007
Health
- June 24, 2008
57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says
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Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
Health
- June 24, 2008
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes
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Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Health
- June 23, 2008
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
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Princeton's Admissions Policies Investigated
By Steven Yaccino -
On Education
- June 16, 2008
The Department of Education broadens its probe of an applicant's claim of discrimination.
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The Race Factor in the 2008 Presidential Election
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- June 16, 2008
Voters don't reject Obama because of race.
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Asian Kids Have Later Bedtimes, Less Total Sleep
Health
- June 12, 2008
Cross-culture study finds vast differences in habits, parents' perceptions of problems
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Women, Mexican Americans at Higher Risk for Certain Stroke
Health
- June 11, 2008
Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by bleeding in space around the brain, study reports
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Asian-Americans Struggle, Too, Study Says
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 10, 2008
The stereotype of the high-achieving Asian-American student can have a dangerous impact.
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No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts
Health
- June 10, 2008
Study found doctors with patients of both races still showed disparities in outcomes
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Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates
Health
- June 9, 2008
Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation
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Race Can Create Some Big Health Gaps
By Adam Voiland -
On Men
- June 6, 2008
Black men are twice as likely as white men to die of prostate cancer. But white men have five times the risk of testicular cancer.
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Obama's Victory is a Quiet, Yet Historic Moment
By Bret Schulte -
Nation & World
- June 6, 2008
Obama is the first African-American to be the presumed nominee of a major party.
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Hispanic Workers Dying at Higher Rates Than Others
Health
- June 5, 2008
Language, literacy barriers cited, particularly in construction jobs, CDC reports
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