Women of Color, Especially Black Women, Face Delays in Endometrial Cancer Surgery

July 15, 2025

Black Women Face Sharp Rise in Endometrial Cancer Deaths

July 2, 2025

Dropping Mammogram Fees Boosts Access for Underserved Communities

June 19, 2025

Pregnant women from minority groups with cancer face more complications

June 19, 2025

Can differences in tumor collagen explain why Black patients often experience worse cancer outcomes?

June 15, 2025

Repeat C-Sections Riskier for Black, Latinx Mothers

June 10, 2025

Segregated Neighborhoods Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Deaths in Black Women

June 3, 2025

Latina Women Face Persistent Anxiety After Breast Density Notices

June 2, 2025

Maternal Mental Health Declines Sharply, Hitting Marginalized Mothers Hardest

May 27, 2025

Personal care products used by Black and Latina women contain cancer-causing chemical formaldehydeBkacks

May 21, 2025

Ovarian Cancer Disparities Worsen as Access to Care Shrinks for Black Women

May 16, 2025

Black Mothers of Preterm Infants Face Persistent Barriers to Breastfeeding

May 16, 2025

Black maternal patients more likely to have stigmatizing language in their medical records

May 13, 2025

Breast Cancer Research Cuts Threaten Black Women’s Lives

May 9, 2025

Young people living in historically redlined areas have higher risk of dying from breast cancer

May 9, 2025

Seattle Hospital Reduces Racial Disparity in C-Sections

May 7, 2025

Anal Cancer Rates Surge Among Older White and Hispanic Women

May 5, 2025

Racial disparities persist in immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomies

April 30, 2025

Racial and Ethnic Gaps Persist in Uterine Cancer Survival

April 25, 2025

Pregnant Black women three times more likely to die vs White women in states with abortion bans

April 23, 2025

Maternal Obesity and Genetic Ancestry Impact Birth Outcomes

April 15, 2025

Preventable Pregnancy Deaths Highlight Racial Disparities

April 14, 2025

Black Mothers Face Alarming Health Disparities in Maryland County

April 10, 2025

Higher Breast Cancer Death Risk for Black Women in Underserved Areas

April 7, 2025

Disparities in quality of hospitals where American Indian and Black mothers give birth

April 7, 2025

Maternal Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease Doubles among Black Women

March 25, 2025

Black and American Indian mothers more likely to give birth in lower-quality hospitals

March 24, 2025

Housing Insecurity Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Screening Rates

March 22, 2025

Stark disparities in healthcare outcomes among Black mothers and babies in Ohio

March 20, 2025

Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer Misses Some Black and Native American patients

March 20, 2025

Abortion bans led to increase in births, particularly among minority communities

March 17, 2025

Childhood Trauma Linked to Poorer Heart Health in Adult Black Women

March 14, 2025

Poor Neighborhoods Linked to Heart Failure in New Black Mothers

March 7, 2025

Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Persist Among Minorities

March 7, 2025

Disparities in Personal Care Product Safety Affects Minority Communities

March 5, 2025

Significant disparities in out-of-pocket spending for maternity care

February 28, 2025

Treating Maternal Mental Health Key to Lower Cardiovascular Disparities

February 25, 2025

Childhood Trauma Heightens Heart Disease Risk for Black Women

February 25, 2025

Flawed ultrasound for detecting endometrial cancer in Black women

February 21, 2025

Abortion Bans Widen Health Disparities for Minority Communities

February 21, 2025

Insurance Dictates Fibroid Treatment, Widening Health Disparities

February 20, 2025

Immunotherapy less effective in Black women with triple-negative breast cancer

February 19, 2025

Disparities in access to timely breast cancer diagnostic services following abnormal screening mammograms

February 18, 2025

Pregnant Black, Hispanic women more exposed to potentially harmful chemicals

February 15, 2025

Potential link between social stress and breast cancer disparities among Black women

February 14, 2025

Educational equity could be the key to disparities in maternal heart health

February 14, 2025

Women Face Barriers to Preventive Care, Minorities Hit Hardest

February 12, 2025

Cancer Disparities Persist in Appalachia Despite Declining Rates

February 6, 2025

Black Maternal Mortality Rate Remains Alarmingly High

February 6, 2025

Mammography Guidelines Widen Health Disparities for Black Women

February 5, 2025

Black women in Mississippi Delta face rising rates of cervical cancer deaths

January 29, 2025

Inadequate Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care for Black Women in Mississippi

January 29, 2025

Racial Disparities in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Rates Among Older Women

January 24, 2025

Traffic Pollution’s Larger Toll on Minority Women’s Mental Health

January 22, 2025

Hairstylists Serving Minority Women at Risk From Toxic Exposure to Hair Products

January 16, 2025

Cancer Rates Rise Among Young Women, Racial Disparities Persist

January 16, 2025

Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure linked to Racial Microaggressions

January 9, 2025

Lupus Nephritis Trials Reveal Racial Disparities in Representation

January 9, 2025

Mexican American Women Less Likely to Take Stroke Medication

January 3, 2025

Anemia Rates Reveal Stark Health Disparities Among US Women

January 3, 2025

Study Reveals Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Mammography Behavior

December 28, 2024

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for People with Obesity

December 25, 2024

Disparities Persist in Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40-49

December 24, 2024

Native American Women Face Higher Cervical Cancer Risk Due to Microbiome

December 19, 2024

Alarming Rise in Pregnancy-Related Abuse Hits Minority Communities Hardest

December 18, 2024

Health Disparities in Breast Cancer: New Study Reveals Critical Factors Affecting Black Women

December 12, 2024

UC Davis Study Reveals Genetic Link to Aggressive Breast Cancer in Women of Color

December 11, 2024

Lack of access to menstrual hygiene affecting Black women

December 9, 2024

Social Vulnerability Linked to Advanced Breast Cancer and Higher Mortality

December 3, 2024

Black mothers 50% more likely to deliver premature baby vs White mothers

November 21, 2024

Postpartum Depression Rates Soar Among Minority Communities:

November 20, 2024

Racial Residential Segregation Linked to Prenatal Mental Health Disparities

November 20, 2024

Existing weight-loss programs often fail to meet specific needs of overweight Black women

November 16, 2024

March of Dimes’ 2024 Report Card

November 14, 2024

Homicide Major Cause of Maternal Death in the U.S, especially for Black mothers

November 13, 2024

Black mothers have lower cardiovascular health scores vs White mothers

November 11, 2024

Black women experience preeclampsia at rates 60% higher than White women

November 11, 2024

Rising Homicide Rates Highlight Health Disparities for Pregnant Women of Color

November 8, 2024

Fewer Black women had pre-operation MRIs for breast cancer and higher rates of positive surgical margins

November 8, 2024

Alternatives to Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids Among Minority Women

November 7, 2024

Wildfire Smoke Poses Significant Risks to Pregnant Black and Native American Women

November 7, 2024

Abortion Bans Intensify Risks particularly for Black and Indigenous women

November 7, 2024

Urgent Call for Focus on Non-Surgical Fibroid Treatments to Address Health Disparities

November 6, 2024

The Impact of Identity Stressors on Breast Cancer in Black Women

November 5, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist in Maryland’s Montgomery County Pregnancy Outcomes

October 28, 2024

Doula Care Improves Maternal Health for Medicaid Patients

October 26, 2024

Louisiana’s Mental Health Initiatives Target Maternal Mortality Crisis

October 25, 2024

Caribbean Women Face Rising Breast Cancer Risk

October 24, 2024

Delays in Breast Cancer Diagnosis Hit Minority Women Hardest

October 18, 2024

Indigenous Women Continue to Face Barriers in Breast Cancer Care

October 14, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist in Emergency Care for Pregnancy-Related Hypertension

October 12, 2024

Racial Disparities in Emergency Care for Pregnancy Hypertension

October 11, 2024

Black Women Face Higher Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates

October 9, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist Despite Overall Drop in Breast Cancer Deaths

October 9, 2024

Maryland Women Face Health Disparities, Study Reveals

October 7, 2024

American Indian and Alaska Native women have not seen improvement in breast cancer mortality rates

October 3, 2024

Breast cancer mortality rates declined since 1989, but Black women didn’t benefit equally

October 3, 2024

Fine particulate matter pollution may play role in increasing vulnerability of Black women to dementia

October 2, 2024

Breast Cancer Death Rates Drop, But Black Women Still Face Higher Mortality

October 1, 2024

Higher rates of preterm births during past decade persist for Black and Hispanic women

September 30, 2024

Hormone Therapy Use Drops Sharply, Revealing Racial Disparities in Menopausal Care

September 27, 2024

Online Racial Microaggressions Impact Black Women’s Sleep Quality

September 25, 2024

Black Patients Face Disparities in Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

September 24, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist in Immunotherapy Access for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients

September 21, 2024

California Aims to Slash Maternal Mortality, Address Racial Disparities

September 19, 2024

Black Women at Higher Risk of Death from All Breast Cancer Types

September 19, 2024

Black Women Face Higher Mortality from All Types of Breast Cancer

September 17, 2024

Black Women in New Jersey 25% More Likely to Have a C-Section Than White Women

September 13, 2024

New Cervical Cancer Screening Tech May Reduce Disparities

September 13, 2024

Puerto Rican Mothers Face Alarming Birth Disparities

September 10, 2024

Rise in Lung Cancer Among Young Asian, Latina Women Highlights Disparities

September 6, 2024

Breast Cancer Rates Soar Among Asian and Pacific Islander Women

September 4, 2024

False-Positive Mammograms Widen Racial Gap in Breast Cancer Screening

September 3, 2024

Egg Donation Payments Reveal Stark Racial Inequalities

September 2, 2024

Skin Tone Linked to Birth Control Access Disparities

September 2, 2024

Asian, Hispanic women least likely to return after false-positive breast cancer screening

September 2, 2024

Congresswomen Urge FDA Action on Hair-Straightening Chemicals

August 29, 2024

Kira Dixon Johnson’s tragic death at major hospital in Los Angeles highlights persistent health disparities

August 28, 2024

Black mothers twice as likely as White mothers to experience severe maternal morbidity

August 28, 2024

Dementia Deaths Rise, Black Americans and Women Most Affected

August 26, 2024

Black women face higher odds of experiencing severe maternal morbidity

August 20, 2024

Black women only 5% greater chance of survival with bystander CPR

August 15, 2024

Black women face more aggressive uterine cancer, study finds

August 15, 2024

Older White women have the highest bone fracture rates

August 15, 2024

Study investigates why Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects Black women

August 14, 2024

Race and Gender Affect Heart Attack Survival After CPR

August 13, 2024

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Endometrial Cancer Care

August 9, 2024

Study Reveals Racial and Gender Gaps in Bystander CPR Benefits

August 7, 2024

Group Prenatal Care Model May Help Address Black Maternal Health Crisis

August 6, 2024

Transportation Barriers Reduce Flu Shots for Pregnant Black Women

August 6, 2024

Obesity and High Leptin Levels Increase Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women

July 31, 2024

Study Reveals Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for Women with MS

July 30, 2024

Significant Disparities Among Black and Hispanic Ovarian Cancer Survivors

July 23, 2024

Study Suggests Earlier Breast Cancer Screening for Black Women

July 19, 2024

Southern Women Face Higher Cancer Death Rates, Study Finds

July 18, 2024

Cervical cancer occurs unevenly across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines

July 18, 2024

Cancer Screening Tool Fails Black Women, Study Finds

July 15, 2024

Black Women Face Double Risk of Severe Pregnancy Complications in Texas

July 15, 2024

Biden Administration Proposes New Maternal Health Standards for Hospitals

July 11, 2024

Black Women Less Likely to Get Key Breast Cancer MRI

July 10, 2024

Unreliable Ultrasound Fails Black Women in Endometrial Cancer Detection

July 3, 2024

Native American Women Less Likely to Get Breast Reconstruction

July 2, 2024

Ultrasound Fails Black Women for Endometrial Cancer Detection

July 2, 2024

Black Women Face Higher Early Death Rates from Gynecologic Cancers

July 1, 2024

Hispanic Women Have Low Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening

June 27, 2024

Abortion Access Remains Limited for Black Women Post-Roe

June 25, 2024

NIH Funds $15 Million for Uterine Fibroid Research Centers

June 21, 2024

Study Finds New Breast Cancer Risk Genes in Black Women

June 17, 2024

FDA Weighs Ban on Hair Relaxers Amid Health Disparity Concerns

June 13, 2024

Race-Based Medical Algorithms: A Double-Edged Sword in Maternal Health

June 13, 2024

Cancer Disparities Persist Despite Progress, Report Finds

June 12, 2024

Bias toward mother may slow biological clock of her children

June 12, 2024

Extreme Heat Linked to Higher Preterm Birth Rates

June 10, 2024

Hispanic women more susceptible to cervical cancer, less to breast cancer

June 9, 2024

L.A. Hospitals Shutter Maternity Wards Amid Profit Pressures

June 6, 2024

Mortality rate 160% higher for Black vs White women who have just given birth

June 5, 2024

U.S. Maternal Deaths Highest Among Wealthy Nations

June 4, 2024

American Indian/Alaska Natives More Likely Live in Maternal Care Deserts

May 31, 2024

Racial and ethnic segregation leads to unequal access for early detection of breast cancer

May 30, 2024

Early Menarche and Irregular Cycles Worsen Health Disparities

May 29, 2024

Lupus Hits Minority Women Harder, CDC Says

May 28, 2024

Doulas Could Help Address Arkansas’ Maternal Health Disparities

May 24, 2024

Addressing Healthcare Workforce Challenges Key for Black Mothers

May 21, 2024

Genetic Study Sheds Light on Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women

May 21, 2024

Black Women Face Disparities in Lyme Disease Diagnosis, Treatment

May 17, 2024

Federal Panel Urges New Strategy to Reduce Maternal Deaths

May 16, 2024

Breast Cancer Treatment Refusal Linked to Race, Age, Income

May 9, 2024

Abortion Bans Threaten Black Maternal Health

May 2, 2024

Abortion Access Disparities for Minority Women

May 2, 2024

Mammograms Recommended for Women at 40, Especially for Black Women

April 30, 2024

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Spark Debate

April 30, 2024

Racial Disparities Found in End-of-Life Ovarian Cancer Care

April 21, 2024

Abortion Bans Deepen Racial Health Disparities

April 21, 2024

Neighborhood Disadvantage Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Survival

April 19, 2024

Black Women’s Fibroid Risk Linked to Maternal History

April 11, 2024

Hair Relaxer Cancer Risk Prompts Lawsuits Here, Sales Surge in Africa

April 10, 2024

Family History Linked to Fibroid Risk in Black Women

April 9, 2024

Racial Disparities Found in Postpartum Depression Care

April 5, 2024

Latina Doulas Combat Rising Maternal Deaths in U.S.

March 27, 2024

Preterm Birth Rates Higher for U.S.-Born Minority Women

March 25, 2024

Black Mothers Face Higher Mortality Rates Despite Education

March 20, 2024

Poverty, Race Linked to Higher Cervical Cancer Rates

March 16, 2024

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Lower Than Reported, Racial Gaps Persist

March 15, 2024

Study Challenges CDC Data on Maternal Death Rates

March 14, 2024

Stark Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality in New York State

March 14, 2024

Racial Disparities Emerge in Critical Preterm Infant Care Decisions

March 8, 2024

Social Factors Linked to Low Breast Cancer Screening Rates

March 5, 2024

Social Factors Hinder Breast Cancer Screening in US

March 4, 2024

Medicaid Expansions Show Mixed Impact on Native Women’s Health

March 1, 2024

California Faces Challenges in Maternal Health for Black Mothers

February 28, 2024

General Accounting Office reports persistent disparities in U.S. maternal health

February 27, 2024

Discrimination Drives Smoking, Raises Heart Disease Risk in Hispanic Women

February 26, 2024

Black, Hispanic Women with MS Face Greater Health Challenges

February 26, 2024

Black pregnant veterans have higher rates of severe complications, says government report

February 23, 2024

Historical Redlining Linked to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes

February 22, 2024

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Maternal Mental Health for Immigrants

February 21, 2024

Expanded Medicaid Improves Maternal Mental Health for Immigrants

February 21, 2024

Mortgage Discrimination Linked to Breast Cancer Outcomes

February 21, 2024

Reproductive Health Disparities Persist for Women of Color

February 21, 2024

Annual Breast Cancer Screening from Age 40 Recommended to Save Lives

February 20, 2024

Maternal Syphilis Rates Soar, Reveal Stark Racial Disparities

February 16, 2024

Washington State Firms Expand Doula Health Benefits

February 15, 2024

Black Women Face Starkly Higher Homicide Rates Than White Peers

February 12, 2024

FDA Proposal on Hair Relaxer Chemical Called Inadequate, Delayed

February 8, 2024

FDA Slow to Ban Cancer-Causing Chemical in Black Women’s Hair Products

February 8, 2024

Hair Relaxer Cancer Risks Prompt FDA Ban Proposal

February 8, 2024

Women, Minorities Face Higher Rates of Medical Misdiagnosis

February 6, 2024

Hispanic Women Disproportionately Impacted by Abortion Bans

February 6, 2024

Study Reveals Stark Alcohol Treatment Disparities for Women of Color

February 1, 2024

High Blood Pressure Triples Stroke Risk in Young Black Women

February 1, 2024

Cervical Cancer Fight Hindered by Vaccine Skepticism, Health Inequities

February 1, 2024

US Preterm Birth Rate Rises, Black Mothers Most Affected

January 31, 2024

Susan G. Komen Launches Stand for H.E.R – A Health Equity Revolution Impact Report

January 30, 2024

US Birth Data Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities

January 29, 2024

Cervical Cancer Deaths Rise For Low-Income Americans Despite Vaccine

January 26, 2024

Study Reveals Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for Women with MS

January 25, 2024

Cancer Alley Pregnancies Linked to Higher Health Risks

January 25, 2024

Cervical Cancer Rates Climb in Poor U.S. Regions

January 25, 2024

Young Black and Hispanic women with multiple sclerosis more likely with advanced disease

January 23, 2024

Black Women Less Likely to Accept Menopausal Hormone Therapy

January 22, 2024

Study Finds Racial Gap in Menopause Hormone Therapy

January 22, 2024

Latina Mortality Study Reveals Health Disparities

January 16, 2024

Racial Disparities Persist in Gynecologic Cancer Trials

January 15, 2024

Latina Medical Trainees Face High Rates of Discrimination, Depression

January 12, 2024

Black Women Misdiagnosed with Diabetes Fight for Proper Care

January 12, 2024

Black Maternal Health Crisis Persists, March of Dimes Reports

January 9, 2024

Breast Cancer Test Gives Unreliable Chemotherapy Guidance for Black Women

January 5, 2024

Black Women Advocate for Early Breast Cancer Screening

January 5, 2024

Study Shows Unequal Breastfeeding Rates Among Different Races

January 3, 2024

Racial and Geographic Disparities in US Birth Outcomes Persist Post-Pandemic

January 3, 2024