Closing the Racial Gap in Breastfeeding
More Black mothers are choosing to breastfeed and changing the narrative around breastfeeding in the Black community.
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As we age, so do our immune systems, making it increasingly hard for them to fight off infections.
Obamacare’s Unexpected Bonus: How the Affordable Care Act Is Helping Middle-Aged Americans During the Pandemic
For millions, the ACA is making a big difference during the coronavirus crisis.
The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?
Groups hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials for disease treatment.
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