Honoring the Mothers Who Never Got To Meet Their Children
This week, we open the conversation around miscarriage in an effort to normalize this common experience.
Discrimination and Racism Sub-categories:
- Implicit Bias (13)
- Informed Consent (2)
- Stigma and Stereotypes (23)
Trying To Fix the Biased Lab Testing That’s Cost Countless Lives
The main test for kidney disease has historically had different threshold requirements based on race, which has led to lower diagnosing rates and higher death rates from the condition in people of color
Ending the Epidemic: Life-Saving Treatment For HIV
Dr. Timothy Harrison, a deputy director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the still-persistent social stigma and how government entities are increasing access to HIV care.
Medical Notes: May 29, 2022
AI can predict fatal heart attacks. Lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. 1 in 3 Americans will develop a substance use disorder. And finally, is religion the downfall of consumerism?
How Systemic Racism Feeds Into Low Quality Health Care
A recent study reveals that some medical students believe pain thresholds vary by race. Dr. Ana Pujols McKee speaks on how proper education can help fix systemic racism in health care.
Medical Notes: January 23, 2022
Study at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center shows that a 4th shot increases antibodies fivefold within a week. A new study shows the stigma of depression is lessening. Plus, a new survey finds that not everyone feels invited to the table when it comes to plant-based foods. And finally, analysis shows that recreational and even medical marijuana can contain high …
Medical Notes: January 2, 2022
A new finds that patients showing up at rural hospital ERs have extremely similar outcomes compared to patients in urban-area ERs. Then, new research sheds light on why more girls don't go into STEM. Plus, pandemic depression linked to sitting and lack of activity. And finally, Alexa and Siri aren't very helpful when it comes to health.
The Dangers of Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology is everywhere, from your smartphone to the grocery store to city streets. But do we really want to be constantly tracked? Law enforcement finds it immensely helpful, but many experts say it’s a massive invasion of privacy that needs limitation. Experts discuss.
The Language of Addiction: Why words matter
Addiction specialists are seeking to change the words we use to describe addictive behaviors, as they’ve learned the wrong language creates stigma and drives people away from treatment. Experts discuss the problem and solutions.
Medical Notes: August 29, 2021
A study showing that a person’s risk for old age illnesses can be accurately predicted years earlier based on chronic inflammation in the body. Then, nearly half of boys play sports, but only a little more than a third of girls do. And finally, a new study finds that for some people, a robotic food mindset may backfire.
Psychology of Adoption: Birth Mothers
Birth mothers have historically been shunned and stigmatized, and often still do not receive the grief counseling and mental health services they need. Open vs. closed adoptions also differ. An expert psychologist and birth mother-author discuss.
Poor and Rural Kids in Crisis
A study by Save the Children shows on a county-by-county basis that children in poor and rural counties, especially in the south, are much less likely to survive into adulthood, and when they do, they’re often forced to become adults too soon by poverty, pregnancy, and lack of education. A Save the Children expert discusses factors that hurt children and …
