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Alzheimer’s Research Cited in NIH Cancellations Amid DEI Debates
science12 days ago

Alzheimer’s Research Cited in NIH Cancellations Amid DEI Debates

Two leading U.S. universities say about $15 million in NIH grants studying how racism and discrimination affect brain health and Alzheimer’s risk were canceled as part of a broader DEI-tied effort. Researchers warn the moves disrupt scientifically valid epidemiological work, delay funding and pay, and follow a pattern of politically motivated interference. NIH maintains the projects no longer align with its priorities, while experts describe the strategy as a test case for defensible political action.

via The Guardian|
#alzheimers-disease#dei#funding-cuts
Stanford study finds AI hiring tools disproportionately filter out Black and Asian applicants
technology3 months ago

Stanford study finds AI hiring tools disproportionately filter out Black and Asian applicants

A Stanford-led analysis of 4 million job applications processed through the Pymetrics game-based platform across 156 employers finds clear racial disparities in hiring outcomes: Black applicants face adverse impact in about 1 in 10 roles and Asian applicants in about 1 in 20. The study also reveals many employers use identical AI models, causing the same scores across firms and creating systemic rejection across multiple applications. These findings, the largest of their kind, raise concerns about AI-driven screening and its potential to necessitate dozens of applications before receiving any human review.

via Financial Times|
#ai-hiring#bias-in-recruitment#pymetrics
Black Birth, Hidden Dread: A Mother’s Wake-Up Call on U.S. Maternity Care
voices3 months ago

Black Birth, Hidden Dread: A Mother’s Wake-Up Call on U.S. Maternity Care

A Black mother recounts a life-threatening childbirth in which care was dismissive and biased, highlighting that Black women face disproportionately higher maternal mortality in the U.S.; she explains how fear of unsafe hospital care has shaped how she raises her daughters and argues that policy promises aren’t enough to fix bias in the healthcare system.

via HuffPost|
#birth-experience#black-women#healthcare-bias
Texas marks 600th modern-era execution amid debates over fairness
crime3 months ago

Texas marks 600th modern-era execution amid debates over fairness

Texas carried out its 600th modern-era execution, putting Edward Busby to death in Huntsville and highlighting Texas’ long-standing status as the nation’s leading user of the death penalty even as the pace has slowed. The report notes that a small number of counties account for most executions, raises concerns about racial disparities in who is sentenced to die, and references reforms like the 2005 life-without-parole option and the Michael Morton Act that reduced new death sentences, along with past exonerations and ongoing legal battles over eligibility for capital punishment.

via The Texas Tribune|
#crime#criminal-justice-reform#death-penalty
Premature Menopause Linked to 40% Higher Lifetime Heart Disease Risk
health5 months ago

Premature Menopause Linked to 40% Higher Lifetime Heart Disease Risk

A Northwestern-led study of more than 10,000 postmenopausal women finds natural menopause before age 40 is tied to a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease, with Black women experiencing premature menopause at higher rates. The findings suggest the menopausal transition is a critical window for early cardiovascular prevention, including monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol, prioritizing strength training, managing stress, and ensuring menopause history informs heart-disease risk assessments to protect long-term health.

via Healthline|
#cardiovascular-disease#health#note-only-five-needed
Ultra-processed diets raise heart risk, hitting Black Americans hardest
health5 months ago

Ultra-processed diets raise heart risk, hitting Black Americans hardest

A diverse US study of about 6,800 adults over roughly 12 years found that each daily serving of ultra-processed foods is linked to higher cardiovascular risk, with Black Americans experiencing nearly double the per-serving increase (6.1% vs 3.2% for other groups); the study, using MESA data, points to foods like chips, white bread, soda and candy and suggests that higher risk may be driven by salt, sugar and fats and by broader structural factors affecting access to healthy foods, though causality can’t be proven.

via Medical News Today|
#health#heart-disease#mesa-study
Every extra serving of ultra-processed food hikes heart risk, study finds
health5 months ago

Every extra serving of ultra-processed food hikes heart risk, study finds

New research links each additional serving of ultra-processed foods to higher risks of heart attack, stroke, and fatal heart disease, with nine servings daily tied to a 67% increase in heart-disease risk; Black individuals see larger per-serving increases, highlighting racial disparities, while the broad American diet also poses risks as most people get more than half their calories from UPFs; experts recommend moderating UPFs and prioritizing whole foods.

via New York Post|
#cardiovascular-disease#health#heart-attack
Houston's Black Maternal Health Crisis Reveals Systemic Gaps
health7 months ago

Houston's Black Maternal Health Crisis Reveals Systemic Gaps

In Harris County, including Houston, Black women face markedly higher pregnancy‑related death and infant mortality rates than white women, driven by social determinants, access gaps, and racial bias. A 2016–2020 study found Black maternal mortality at 83.4 per 100,000 live births—the nation’s highest—while Black infant mortality stood at 11.66 per 1,000. Personal stories, like Moriah Ballard’s fatal preeclampsia and stillborn son, illustrate delayed care, miscommunication, and distrust in the system. Local hospitals and advocates are pushing reforms and funding to expand culturally competent care and improve communication, but experts say racism and systemic gaps must be confronted to save Black mothers and babies.

via Capital B News|
#black-health#health#maternal-mortality
Black Journalists Face Sharp Job Losses Amid Anti-DEI Policies
world8 months ago

Black Journalists Face Sharp Job Losses Amid Anti-DEI Policies

The article discusses the layoffs of journalists of color amid a broader decline in diversity initiatives in the media industry, which some see as linked to the Trump administration's anti-DEI policies. It highlights specific cases at CBS, NBC, and Teen Vogue where people of color were disproportionately affected, raising concerns about racial bias and the future of diversity in journalism. The layoffs are viewed by many as part of a political and corporate effort to diminish diversity efforts, prompting some affected journalists to consider creating their own media outlets.

via The Guardian|
#dei#journalists-of-color#layoffs
US Stillbirth Rate Improves Slightly Amid Lack of Federal Prevention Plan
health8 months ago

US Stillbirth Rate Improves Slightly Amid Lack of Federal Prevention Plan

The US stillbirth rate decreased by 2% in 2024, reaching its lowest in decades but still remaining high, especially among Black and Native Hawaiian mothers. Significant improvements were seen in some states, but experts emphasize the need for continued efforts to reduce stillbirths, which are often linked to medical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. The NIH has launched a research consortium to better understand and prevent these deaths.

via CNN|
#cdc#health#maternal-health
Rising Trend of Home Births Among Parents
health10 months ago

Rising Trend of Home Births Among Parents

The rise in home births in the U.S. reflects growing distrust in hospitals, especially among Black women due to high maternal mortality rates and historical discrimination, with limited safety data but potential for comparable outcomes in low-risk cases; ongoing hospital closures in underserved areas may further influence this trend.

via Axios|
#birth-safety#health#home-births