Health Henrietta Lacks Foundation recieves ‘historic’ restitution for use of HeLa cells According to the Foundation, some of the funds will be used to support Lacks' great and great-great-grandchildren, many of whom are in or will soon be in college. by Cheryl
Health Furthering science in the age of COVID-19 Little by little, data is emerging that is helping to paint a picture of how the pandemic is affecting different segments of the population. by Cheryl
Health News Medical apparel company Figs apologizes for sexist ad targeting osteopathic doctors Figs removed the video and apologized Tuesday. by Cheryl
Health 68% of female orthopaedic surgeons report sexual harassment during training: Report Researchers say the frequency of harassment has "hardly improved" in decades. by Cheryl
Health Take a break: Even 10 minutes can make a measurable difference While a ten-minute massage significantly boosted relaxation, even ten minutes of simply sitting quietly at a table appeared beneficial. by Cheryl
Health University of Manitoba Health Sciences creates extensive anti-racism policy: excerpts here The document, titled "Disruption of all Forms of Racism," outlines eight forms of racism. by Cheryl
Health Here’s what racial discrimination does to young people’s wellbeing Research suggests that seeing discrimination against a group they belonged to led to anxiety in young people. by The Conversation
Health New guidelines developed to help doctors eliminate weight biases Research suggests fear of weight bias can cause some patients to delay health care. by Cheryl
Health Mental health impact of coronavirus pandemic hits marginalized groups hardest Mental health issues resulting from COVID-19 and efforts to contain it are the fourth wave of the pandemic. by The Conversation
Health COVID-related discrimination disproportionately affects racial minorities A new study suggests mask-wearing could be a risk factor for discrimination in parts of the U.S. by Cheryl
