Because policies set out by hospitals, insurers and the government don’t require surgeons to consider limb-saving options before cutting, the amputation epidemic continues.
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Serena Williams’ message to medical professionals: listen to Black women
For tennis superstar Serena Williams, giving birth to her baby was a test for how loud and how often she would have to call out before finally being heard.
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Health is about more than just health care
Structural racism is tied to disparities in health among African American and American Indian people in Minnesota when compared to White Minnesotans.
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Protecting your eyes in the COVID-19 pandemic
‘During the coronavirus pandemic, people should guard their eyes with glasses or face shields to protect their eyes from virus infection.’
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America is fighting a racial as well as a viral pandemic
Despite the pandemic, many people are more concerned about long-existing systemic racism judging by the last three week’s of protests.
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Doctors need to discuss all treatment options for Black men with prostate cancer
African American men have the highest risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as dying from it compared to any other ethnic group in the U.S. This trend has remained unchanged for over four decades. Although research has focused on identifying the biological differences that may lead to this difference, there’s growing evidence […]