Kidney Experts Say It’s Time to Remove Race From Medical Algorithms. Doing so Is Complicated.
Black patients make up more than 35% of people on dialysis but just 13% of the U.S. population
Covid Was a Tipping Point for Telehealth. If Some Have Their Way, Virtual Visits Are Here to Stay.
There's an emerging consensus that many services that once required an office visit can be provided easily and safely through a video chat, a phone call or even an email
Roads and Bridges and Tunnels … and Health?
Yes. Health is part of infrastructure.
Trying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek out Black Obstetricians
In addition to shared culture and values, a Black physician can offer Black patients a sense of safety, validation and trust
Closing the Mental Health Gap for Women of Color
More people of color are seeking mental health services, but finding a therapist of color can be difficult
Why Getting More People With Disabilities Developing Technology Is Good for Everyone
Accessible technology is better for everyone, and accessible technology benefits when the people who rely on it most help build it
Weight Stigma Is a Burden Around the World – and Has Negative Consequences Everywhere
Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences
Trans Kids in the US Were Seeking Treatment Decades Before Today’s Political Battles Over Access to Health Care
These kids faced tremendous obstacles in a world where the word "transgender" didn't even exist
Enough to Wreck Their Rest: $10,322 for a Sleep Study
Even with insurance, José Mendoza owes nearly six times what Medicare would pay for an overnight test in a sleep lab
No-Cancel Culture: How Telehealth Is Making It Easier to Keep That Therapy Session
Providers and patients say teletherapy has largely been an effective lifeline for people struggling with anxiety, depression and other psychological issues during the pandemic
Roe v. Wade Gave American Women a Choice About Having Children – Here’s How That Changed Their Lives
If the Roe v. Wade decision were overturned, women's control over the timing and number of children they have would be reduced or even eradicated
Doctors Now Must Provide Patients Their Health Data, Online and on Demand
A new federal regulation makes it easy to get test results and see what your doctor is recording about your health. One downside: You might not understand what you read.
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