Donor Matching Presents Issues in Regenerative Medicine for Minority Communities
DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this article, as well as the usage and classification of “race” and “ethnicity,” is based on scientific findings as of 2/2/2022. Future research may further clarify this information, especially...
Understanding Breast Cancer in Men: Signs, Symptoms and Stigma
Breast cancer isn’t just a “women’s disease” — men are also at risk, though male breast cancer diagnoses are rare. Stigma and barriers to treatment surround male breast cancer diagnoses, according to the Cancer...
How Stigma Around Substance Addiction Impacts Treatment
The impact of the drug overdose epidemic in the United States has increased greatly in the last two decades, taking the lives of at least 130 people everyday. Despite the number of people who...
America’s History of Forced Sterilizations
September 14, 2020 — Project South, a social justice advocacy organization based in Atlanta, reported allegations that Dr. Mahendra Amin, an obstetrician-gynecologist, performed involuntary hysterectomies on several immigrant women detained in an Immigration and...
Diabetes and its Disproportionate Prevalence in Minority Populations
Over one in 10 adults in America have been diagnosed with diabetes. Of the 34 million American adults that are affected, more than half belong to racial and ethnic minority groups, with some subgroups...
Addressing the Stigma and Misconceptions of Miscarriages
Miscarriages are a taboo topic of discussion, even though around 10 to 15 of every 100 pregnancies end in miscarriage. There are many misconceptions surrounding miscarriages, and, according to Dr. Zev Williams, the director...
Impact of Race on Reproductive Health of African American Women
Race has a major impact on the reproductive health of women in terms of diagnosis, behavior and access to care. African American women experience some of the highest rates of infant mortality, maternal mortality...
Evolution of Planned Parenthood and Women’s Health Services
Following the recent Supreme Court confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, concerns have been raised regarding the status of women’s health rights. Court decisions from Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey gave Planned...