A new study published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found significant racial disparities in knee replacement surgery, with minorities having lower rates of TKR utilization but higher rates of adverse health outcomes. The study also revealed that black, Native American, and mixed-race individuals faced significantly higher risk f...
SourceAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·JournalJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery·DateAug 3, 2016
A new study reveals a strong link between environmental conditions and search and rescue incidents in Nunavut, Canada. The risk of accidents peaks around -3 C temperatures, posing significant challenges to Inuit hunting activities and cultural identity.
SourceMcGill University·JournalPublic Health·DateAug 3, 2016
The Alaska Native and American Indian Peoples Health Disparities Research Center will address significant health gaps in these communities. It provides training, research opportunities and project funds to scientists working with indigenous people.
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A recent study found that cognitive ability is not a consistent predictor of prejudice, and that low ability only predicts prejudice towards specific liberal and unconventional groups. High ability instead tends to predict prejudice against conservative and conventional groups.
SourceSociety for Personality and Social Psychology·JournalSocial Psychological and Personality Science·DateJul 29, 2016
A new study found that women who start menstruation at a younger age have a higher risk of certain health issues, including coronary heart disease. In contrast, those who experience menopause later in life are more likely to be in excellent health overall and live longer.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalMenopause·DateJul 27, 2016
A new study published in The Journal of Urology found that non-Hispanic black men were more likely than white men to begin active treatment for low-risk prostate cancer, independent of clinical measures. Ethnicity influenced this decision, suggesting a need for greater attention to race/ethnicity in disease management.
SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Urology·DateJul 27, 2016
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that climate disasters like heat-waves or droughts enhance the risk of armed conflicts in countries with high ethnic diversity. The research analyzed data from the international reinsurance market leader Munich Re and a conflict dataset establishe...
SourcePotsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 25, 2016
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A special series in Clinical Psychological Science highlights the importance of broadening traditional scope of clinical science research to address diverse populations. Research reveals ethnic and cultural differences in mental health issues, treatment, and prevention, emphasizing the need for diversity science.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalClinical Psychological Science·DateJul 20, 2016
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis show differing patterns among ethnic minorities in the US. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of CLD and cirrhosis in Japanese Americans, Latinos, Native Hawaiians, and others.
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that poor African American men have the lowest overall survival rate compared to other demographic groups. The research, which analyzed data from over 3,700 participants, showed a nearly 2.7 times higher risk of death among African American men living below poverty.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateJul 18, 2016
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A recent study by Binghamton University found significant ethnic differences in circadian blood pressure variation among African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and European American women. The research suggests that genetic and cultural factors contribute to these variations, which can inform personalized treatment approa...
SourceBinghamton University·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Biology·DateJul 13, 2016
A new US recommendation for diabetes screening may only detect half of adults with undiagnosed dysglycemia, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities. The study found that the detection rate drops to 50.3% for Blacks and 37.7% for Hispanic/Latino patients compared to 54.5% for whites.
Researchers at the University of Iowa have found a significant link between discrimination and heavy drinking among minority groups. The study, published in Social Science & Medicine, analyzed 97 peer-reviewed studies that showed a clear connection between racism, sexism, and homophobia and increased alcohol abuse.
SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalSocial Science & Medicine·DateJun 30, 2016
African Americans with diabetes are at increased risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular mortality. The study found that assessing kidney function can help identify individuals with elevated cardiovascular risks.
SourceAmerican Society of Nephrology·JournalClinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateJun 23, 2016
The Gerontological Society of America's Journalists in Aging Fellows Program supports award-winning coverage of aging issues by connecting reporters with experts and trusted sources. The program highlights the need to change attitudes and expand possibilities in storytelling about aging.
SourceThe Gerontological Society of America·DateJun 23, 2016
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Researchers from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics are studying genetic factors contributing to Alzheimer's disease risk. The institute is expanding research to include African-American populations, a diverse and underrepresented group in Alzheimer's disease research.
SourceUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine·DateJun 23, 2016
African Americans perceive depression as a weakness inconsistent with notions of strength in the community, rather than as a health condition. The study highlights the need to consider cultural perspectives in clinical assessment and measurement of depression.
SourceLehigh University·JournalSocial Science & Medicine·DateJun 22, 2016
Researchers found that B cells from African American lupus patients expressed more proteins characteristic of activated B cells, contributing to disease severity. These findings suggest enhanced activation of B cells may play a role in increased SLE severity among African Americans.
A Stanford University study found that the majority of California and Hawaii residents supported physician-assisted death, with no significant differences in support across ethnicities. Older adults were more likely to support the practice, while those who reported less importance of spirituality were more likely to be supportive.
SourceStanford Medicine·JournalJournal of Palliative Medicine·DateJun 9, 2016
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Faulty assumptions about addressing minority patients' needs underlie persistent racial/ethnic disparities in mental health and substance use disorders. The article recommends tailoring care, responding to patient needs, and expanding the workforce to reduce disparities.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalHealth Affairs·DateJun 9, 2016
A new study published in Diabetologia shows that significant racial/ethnic differences exist in the association between ideal cardiovascular health and diabetes risk. Achieving four or more of the American Heart Association's ideal cardiovascular health components resulted in lower rates of incident diabetes, with 34% and 75% reduction...
A study led by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development found that same-race friendships increase over time, particularly among white students. Teachers' classroom support and differential treatment also play a role in shaping student friendships.
SourceNew York University·JournalThe Journal of Early Adolescence·DateJun 6, 2016
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Research finds that former inmates empathize less with incarcerated family members due to 'empathetic inurement', a loss of emotional connection. This phenomenon affects African American men disproportionately, contradicting existing sociological theories.
SourceAmerican Sociological Association·JournalJournal of Health and Social Behavior·DateJun 2, 2016
African American men with high West African genetic ancestry have lower waist circumference and waist-hip ratio, indicating reduced central adiposity. In contrast, African American women do not show a similar association, suggesting that genes from West Africa may offer protection against obesity in men but not women.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Genetics·DateJun 1, 2016
African Americans' low park visitation rates can be attributed to a racist history that limited access and ongoing racial conflict near parks. Public schools and community engagement are key to encouraging early park visits and developing an interest in outdoor recreation.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalLeisure Sciences·DateJun 1, 2016
A new approach to health care could involve tailoring treatments to individual genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment. This precision medicine method aims to replace the use of race in treatment decisions and reduce disparities in health outcomes.
SourceDuke University·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 26, 2016
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A new study found that Mexican-American adolescents who experience their parents' ethnic discrimination have lower self-esteem and more emotional problems. Parents' discussions about culture, race, and ethnicity with their teens can positively impact their psychological adjustment.
SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·DateMay 25, 2016
Researchers found that Native Americans' method of selecting and hand-collecting oysters likely resulted in more consistent average sizes and fewer very small individual oysters. This approach may inform modern-day oyster restoration efforts, which face challenges such as disease, poor water quality, and overfishing.
SourceSmithsonian·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 23, 2016
African American parents and caregivers often use egalitarian messages to teach preschoolers about race, according to a NYU study. The study found that working-class parents were more likely to use these messages than middle-class counterparts, while middle-class participants shared more instances of racial discrimination.
SourceNew York University·JournalJournal of Early Childhood Research·DateMay 19, 2016
A new study by RAND Corporation reveals that Southern California middle school students are exposed to an average of 3.1 alcohol advertisements every day. Racial disparities were also observed, with African Americans and Hispanics experiencing higher levels of exposure compared to white youths.
SourceRAND Corporation·JournalJournal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs·DateMay 17, 2016
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Researchers used ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to discover who might have masked hypertension among a high-risk population. Participants wore devices around their arm and hip for 24 hours, revealing hidden high blood pressure readings outside of the doctor's office.
A new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that celiac disease is most common among Americans from the Punjab region of India. The study analyzed over 400,000 intestinal biopsies and identified significant differences in celiac disease rates across various ethnic groups.
SourceAmerican Gastroenterological Association·JournalClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology·DateMay 9, 2016
A new study published in Addictive Behaviors found that family warmth and support are indicators of decreased tobacco use in Native American adolescents. Engagement in school through positive activities was also found to be a preventive tool against frequent smoking.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalAddictive Behaviors·DateMay 9, 2016
A study by University of Miami researchers found that Hispanic parents of children with autism exhibit stress-buffering qualities like optimism and use religious faith as a positive coping strategy. The team hopes to tailor clinical interventions to strengthen these personal characteristics and responses.
SourceUniversity of Miami·JournalJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·DateMay 9, 2016
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A new study suggests that verbal disclosure of gay identity has different effects on the well-being of white and Latino gay men. While it increased subjective well-being for white men, it had no impact on Latino men. The researchers propose alternative strategies for gay men of color to improve their mental health.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalSelf and Identity·DateMay 4, 2016
A survey of residents in Leeds and Warsaw found that those perceiving their neighborhoods as diverse were more prejudiced. In contrast, actual ethnic diversity had no negative effect on attitudes towards minority ethnic groups.
SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalEuropean Sociological Review·DateMay 3, 2016
A new study published in Hypertension found that arterial stiffening can be detected in early adulthood, particularly in ethnic minority groups, and is associated with physical inactivity, stress from racism, and high blood pressure. Regular physical activity was linked to lower arterial stiffness, emphasizing the importance of exercis...
SourceKing's College London·JournalHYPERTENSION·DateMay 2, 2016
A new study from UC Davis Health System found significant disparities in state funding for autism services among racial and ethnic groups. Compared to white children aged 3-17, African Americans and Hispanics received significantly lower per-person spending, while adults with ASD over 18 saw a nearly $13,000 difference.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalPLOS ONE·DateApr 26, 2016
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The American Geosciences Institute has awarded diversity grants to seven geoscientists from diverse backgrounds, including the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Stanford University, to support their research on deep carbon. These grants aim to increase participation of underrepresented groups in DCO-affiliated research.
A recent study led by UC Riverside professor Ann Cheney found that low-income African American communities in the Arkansas Mississippi Delta have successfully reduced cocaine use through lifestyle changes and leveraging 'recovery capital.' Social networks and culturally appropriate interventions play a critical role in reducing substan...
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalSubstance Use & Misuse·DateApr 21, 2016
A pilot study examining southwest tribal elders found moderate vascular risk despite hypertension treatment, highlighting the need for culturally fair instruments and biomarkers. Cognitive and depressive symptoms were also significant factors in the research results.
SourceSUNY Downstate Health Science University·JournalEthnicity & Disease·DateApr 21, 2016
A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology found that exposure to American Indian sports mascots can strengthen negative stereotypes, especially among liberal individuals. The researchers also discovered that a person's political identity can predict how susceptible they are to adopting stereotypes associated with bran...
SourceThe University of Montana·JournalJournal of Consumer Psychology·DateApr 13, 2016
Researchers at UC Davis Health System found that state spending on autism services increases dramatically with age. On average, people aged 18 and over receive nearly two and a half times more funding than younger individuals with ASD.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalPLOS ONE·DateApr 11, 2016
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A study found that urban gardens in Chicago's African American, Chinese-origin, and Mexican-origin communities provide important ecosystem services. The researchers identified non-native crops and synthetic fertilizers as potential issues, but also noted the cultural significance of gardening for food security and community connection.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalRenewable Agriculture and Food Systems·DateApr 5, 2016
Researchers identified a single variant in the p53 gene that contributes to increased cancer risk in African-Americans. This variant makes cancer resistant to cell death and may lead to poor prognosis and treatment outcomes.
SourceThe Wistar Institute·JournalGenes & Development·DateMar 30, 2016
A genetic variation, known as an allele, has been found in populations that have historically favored vegetarian diets, such as in India and parts of East Asia. This adaptation allows these individuals to efficiently process omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which is essential for early brain development and controlling inflammation.
SourceCornell University·JournalMolecular Biology and Evolution·DateMar 29, 2016
A recent study found that only 17.9% of published autism intervention studies reported racial and ethnic diversity of participants, with white children making up a majority. This lack of diversity presents a problem as response to interventions is not guaranteed, and it's unclear why some children respond positively while others don't.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalJournal of Special Education·DateMar 28, 2016
LGBTQ patients of color face significant health disparities due to intersecting marginalized identities. A new series of articles provides a roadmap for healthcare providers to improve doctor-patient communication and shared decision-making.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·DateMar 17, 2016
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A comprehensive study of delinquent youth found that non-Hispanic whites are 30 times more likely to abuse cocaine than African Americans. Substance use disorders were common among both males and females, with marijuana being the most prevalent substance use disorder during young adulthood.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateMar 17, 2016
A critical review of over 100 studies on pain experience among Hispanic Americans reveals lower rates of chronic pain, but also greater pain sensitivity and less tolerance compared to non-Hispanic whites. The study highlights gaps in current research and calls for further investigation into the role of cultural factors and acculturation.
SourceIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science·JournalJournal of Pain·DateMar 15, 2016
A study by Dr. Andrew Sanchez shows how joking relationships between colleagues enable people to distance themselves from the values that inform religious and ethnic violence. This exchange of humorous insults implicitly critiques public life of ethnic difference, operating on more tolerant principles rooted in the present.
SourceUniversity of Kent·JournalHistory and Anthropology·DateMar 15, 2016
New research reveals that African Americans are less likely to start smoking in late teens but continue smoking into later years, leading to lower average pack-years and reduced eligibility for lung cancer screening. This disparity results in higher risk of death from tobacco-related diseases among African Americans.
SourceYale University·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·DateMar 15, 2016
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach
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A psychology study from New York University found that Whites living in areas with lower interracial exposure have a harder time categorizing mixed-race faces and show greater prejudice against them. This bias arises from unstable visual processing of racially ambiguous faces, which translates into negative biases.
SourceNew York University·JournalPsychological Science·DateMar 14, 2016
A recent study found that African Americans have a higher risk of hypertension, diabetes, and kidney failure compared to whites, even after adjusting for genetic variants. Most blacks with the high-risk APOL1 gene variant experienced similar decline in kidney function as those without the variant.
SourceAmerican Society of Nephrology·JournalJournal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateMar 10, 2016
New research analyzed data from over 68,000 women with breast cancer registered in England between 2006-2013. The study found that average age at diagnosis was lower in both South Asian and Black women than in White women. Ethnic minority women may still face larger tumours and more aggressive features despite younger age.
SourceECCO-the European CanCer Organisation·DateMar 10, 2016
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation associated with a high risk of breast cancer in the Chinese ethnic population. The RECQL mutation was found to be present in 0.54% of Southern Chinese women, suggesting it may be an important factor in genetic screening for women with a family history of breast cancer.
SourceECCO-the European CanCer Organisation·DateMar 8, 2016
A new study found that predominantly white parents in the US prefer to adopt children from other countries due to perceived racial differences, with many citing 'not thinking it's in the child's best interest' as a reason. This bias reflects the American racial hierarchy and has significant implications for race relations in the US.
SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalSociological Perspectives·DateMar 4, 2016
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A new study published in American Anthropologist reveals the transformation of Egyptian and Nubian culture through cultural entanglement. The researchers found that individual choices played a significant role in shaping the development of the Nubian state, allowing it to eventually conquer Egypt.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalAmerican Anthropologist·DateMar 1, 2016
A Cancer Research UK study found that ethnic minority women in the UK are more likely to believe cancer is incurable and down to fate, which may explain lower attendance at cancer screenings. The study also found that fear of cancer and language barriers can affect attitudes towards cancer.
SourceCancer Research UK·JournalBritish Journal of Cancer·DateMar 1, 2016
A five-year $1-million grant aims to teach people how to protect their brains through exercise, with a focus on African-Americans at elevated dementia risk. The program will include dance-based exercise and lifestyle education, and gather data on brain circuitry, aging, and stress levels.