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Black Women Report Less Common Depression Symptoms

The differences in the symptoms experienced by Black women with depression result in underdiagnosis and undertreatment.

Older Black Americans Face Higher Dementia Rates

Among people over 65, Blacks had a higher rate of dementia, while Latinos had a higher rate of mild cognitive impairment.

Fatty Liver Disease Linked to Greater Risk for Dementia

People with NAFLD who had heart disease or had a stroke had higher rates of dementia.

Communities of Color Hit Hardest by Depression

People of color with depression are more likely to be underdiagnosed and untreated.

Many Preventive Medical Services Cost Patients Nothing. Will a Texas Court Decision Change That?

The ruling centered on PrEP as HIV prevention but could apply to cancer screenings and other services and drugs.

Patient Groups Sue U.S. Health Department Over Co-Pay Rules

Insurers should allow co-pay assistance to count as out-of-pocket spending, claims HHS lawsuit by HIV, hepatitis and diabetes advocates.

Meet Mary Wakefield, the Nurse Administrator Tasked With Revamping the CDC

After mishandling COVID-19 and monkeypox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims to change—with help from Mary Wakefield.

Could Hepatitis C Drugs Help Treat PTSD?

Mavyret was associated with the most improvement in post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

Racism Linked to Emotional Eating in African Americans

The Rutgers study also found connections between racism and high levels of anxiety.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Key Messages

There are urgent realities driving the need for crisis service transformation across our country.

Most Stroke Patients With Depression Don’t Receive Mental Health Care

Black and Latino populations particularly lacked access to mental health treatment post-stroke.

Racial Discrimination Affects Brain Structure, Health Outcomes

Black women were particularly vulnerable to these brain changes.

Suicide Risk for Cancer Patients Decreased Since 2000

However, when compared to the general population, the suicide risk for cancer patients remains elevated, finds a new study.

Depression, Loneliness Associated With Increased Hospitalization Risk After COVID-19

Women who reported chronic depression before the pandemic were 72% more likely to be hospitalized after COVID-19 diagnosis.

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Linked to Brain Changes

Those with both conditions were more susceptible to brain changes such as those seen in Alzheimer’s disease.

FDA Approves Second COVID Booster for People 50 and Older

Immunocompromised people ages 12 and older are also eligible for an additional shot.