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It’s been more than 50 years since women in the U.S. have been publicly advocating for equal rights, opportunities and freedoms. Despite the progress of…
In a health care industry where Black people are statistically more likely to develop and die from many forms of cancers compared to whites, Drs.…
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The cornerstone of treatment for advanced prostate cancer is medications that shut off the production and activity of male sex hormones (androgens). Testosterone is the…
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For Jewel M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H., a pilot program offering 450 free at-home cancer screening kits was exciting for reasons beyond the usual clinical opportunities.…
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Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are…
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Getting sufficient representation of racial and ethnic minority populations in clinical trials remains a pervasive challenge, despite concerted efforts by researchers and mandates set by…
In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association…
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The Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine has achieved a milestone, finishing study recruitment after enrolling more than 100,000 participants in a pioneering genomics study…
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Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health…
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Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group,…
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Approximately 250 million people worldwide carry the gene for sickle cell disease. It affects those with roots in Africa, Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere,…
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Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives. A steady focus on that altruistic goal would ultimately lead her…
While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in…
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There are several breast cancer subtypes. The growth of hormone-dependent breast cancer, the most common subtype, is driven by female hormones. Another common subtype, HER2-positive breast…
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Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about…
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"I think there is untapped potential in collaborating in research with Native nations in the U.S.," says Laszlo Vaszar, M.D., a pulmonologist from Mayo Clinic in…
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2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time, new cancer cases could…
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Glaucoma has been called the silent thief of sight because its onset can be so gradual that you may not notice changes in your vision until the…
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For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and…
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Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a…