Studies have shown that systemic racism often means that people of color and those belonging to other marginalized ethnic groups do not receive the mental health support they need. In this Special…
Women of color are at a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression than white women and less likely to receive the care they need. In this Special Feature, health disparities expert Prof.…
A recent study investigates regional disparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes. sudok1/Getty Images Deaths due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States have steadily declined over…
A new study has found that a workplace wellness program had limited benefits for employees’ health. Initiatives for wellness in the office — including, but not limited to, physical activities in the…
Solitary confinement involves physical isolation. This means a person has minimal interaction with other people. It can cause severe psychological distress and other adverse mental effects. Solitary…
The word health refers to a state of complete emotional, mental, and physical well-being. People may be able to maintain or improve their health by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and…
New research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question is: What does this mean for the pregnant person? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. The female body goes through…
Accessing mental health resources is a crucial step in the recovery from mental or psychological distress. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States live with a mental health condition. The…
The bacteria living in our guts play a major role in health, and some studies have found an association between ethnicity and the makeup of these microbial communities. So will doctors of the future…
In a previous Special Feature, we covered the role of biological sex differences in the spread of the new coronavirus. Here, we look at how the pandemic is affecting women’s sexual and reproductive…
Toxic masculinity is a term often used to describe the negative aspects of exaggerated masculine traits. The term has evolved over time and has a place both in academia and everyday speech. Frequent…
The Trevor Project — the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for young LGBTQ people — has published the results of its third annual national survey on the mental…
Racism may be responsible for increasing physical and mental health disparities among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Racism can affect a person’s health in a variety of ways. The…
Depression is about as prevalent in Black communities as in white ones, but there are significant differences. Black people face different social pressures that may increase their risk of…
Food deserts are regions where people have limited access to healthful and affordable food. This may be due to having a low income or having to travel farther to find healthful food options. Without…
Design by Medical News Today; photography courtesy of Corey Rae. In the hopes of humanizing our community to the general public, I’ve made it my career to help bridge that percentage gap and help…
Growing up in a challenging family environment is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality in middle age, according to a large prospective study. Lasting physiological,…
In this article, we learn about the gynecological healthcare experiences of Black women in the United Kingdom. We also speak with Dr. Christine Ekechi, who is a co-chair of the Race Equality…
Transgender men face a number of unique mental health concerns. Working past personal and societal stigmas may help them access care and find the help they need. Some mental health conditions are…
The “model minority” myth implies that certain ethnic minorities are better than others: better at adjusting to a different culture, more hardworking, more academically gifted. But this false…
Undocumented migrants in the United States — a majority of whom are Latinx — face high rates of mental health problems but receive little or no formal support. In an exclusive interview, Prof. Luz…
Being able to safely affirm one’s gender identity and sexual orientation is crucial to mental and physical well-being. Yet many LGBTQIA+ people face enormous challenges when it comes to…
People living in the United States with undocumented status often face higher rates of mental health problems but are unable to access appropriate formal care. We have spoken to experts and…
Design by Medical News Today; photograph courtesy Nadine Dirks On average, endometriosis — a painful inflammatory disease most commonly of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and pelvic tissue —…
Racial trauma is the ongoing result of racism, racist bias, and exposure to racist abuse in the media. Racial trauma can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their ability to have…
