Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects as many as 1 in 3 people, but it often comes with no symptoms. Experts discuss who it’s affecting most.
Author: Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY
Why a pipeline project in Houston is raising concerns over environmental racism
A pipeline project is being built in a Black and brown community in Houston. Experts say it reflects environmental justice concerns across the nation.
‘Time to sound the alarm’: Surge in babies born with syphilis draws attention to lack of care
A surge in babies born with congenital syphilis in Mississippi is calling attention to rising cases throughout the nation, especially the South.
Millions of homes have lead paint, harming kids of color most. Will federal grants help?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investing $500 million to remove harmful substances like lead paint from low-income homes.
In ‘persistent’ trend, Black fetal deaths are twice as high as white deaths, CDC finds
There’s a “persistent” wide disparity in fetal deaths among Black and white mothers, according to a report this week from the CDC.
Children of color are less likely to undergo elective surgery. What does this mean?
The research shows children of color could be suffering amid delays in important surgical interventions, experts say.
The rate of babies born premature saw a ‘concerning’ increase in 2021, report finds
The annual March of Dimes report found preterm births increased in 2021, indicating more efforts are needed toward access to equitable prenatal care.
COVID-19 contributed to a quarter of maternal deaths from 2020 to 2021, report finds
Maternal deaths in the U.S. saw a sharp rise in 2020 and 2021, according to the CDC. A new report examines how many may have been caused by COVID-19.
Lung disease tests are failing Black patients, studies show. Experts are calling for change.
Lung function tests often fail to detect lung disease in Black patients, according to research — and experts are calling for a change.
Black saliva, sore throat, shortness of breath: How dangerous is wildfire season for US farmworkers?
Farmworkers on the West Coast, including California, have reported specific health problems during wildfire season. Researchers want to know more.