Health Equity Heroes

“America’s Doctor” says that our common enemy is the danger posed by viruses, not each other.

Focusing on size in health care might be doing more harm than good.

How do you stop implicit bias from getting in the way of better health? This doctor wants to make learning how to manage bias as important as learning how to suture.

A study reports higher prevalence of eating disorders among people with polycystic ovary syndrome, regardless of their body mass index.

According to the American Cancer Society, Black men are about 70 percent more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and twice as likely to die from the disease.

Caring for aging loved ones brings its own set of emotional and physical hurdles. Experts offer guidance on finding support.

Understanding how racism affects aging and the timing of menopause could lead to better screening and preventive care.

Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.

Belief in witchcraft and sorcery is deeply rooted in Papua New Guinea's culture and history, but it can lead to violence, particularly against women. Local public health experts are working to end this violence through education.

After COVID devastated Kenya, oxygen prices began to skyrocket, causing people to lose their life. Ruth Wambui, a nurse-entrepreneur, set out to bridge the oxygen gap in the country.

A pediatric oncologist is racing against time to send scores of sick children out of Ukraine for medical aid.

Crystal Lee grew up the granddaughter of Navajo medicine men. As COVID wreaked havoc on her community, she decided to act