Tag: Health equity
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Why Eating Disorders Are More Common in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Understanding the higher risk of eating disorders in LGBTQIA+ communities Eating disorders do not discriminate, but research shows that LGBTQIA+ people are at greater risk for developing conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. This higher prevalence is not about a single factor; it reflects intersecting social pressures,…
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Ending AIDS Is Possible—but Only If the World Acts Now
Ending AIDS Is Possible—but Only If the World Acts Now The global fight against HIV and AIDS stands at a pivotal moment. After decades of relentless advocacy, scientific breakthroughs, and policy shifts, the path to ending AIDS is clearer than ever. Yet clarity without action yields little progress. The science is on our side, and…
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Toward a Global Research Plan for Preventing Multiple Sclerosis
Introduction: A Turning Point in MS Prevention Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects more than three million people worldwide and presents a substantial burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. While treatments have evolved to better manage symptoms and progression, preventing MS in the first place remains a critical, underfunded frontier. A coordinated global research plan for…
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Gender-Focused Training for HIV Providers: Reducing Stigma Amid Implementation Challenges
Introduction: The Promise of Gender-Focused Training In the ongoing effort to end HIV-related stigma in healthcare, gender-focused training for providers has emerged as a promising strategy. By centering patients’ lived experiences—particularly those of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals—training programs aim to dismantle biases, improve communication, and foster more inclusive care. Early studies suggest that when…
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Ethnic Minorities in England and Diabetes Tech Access
Overview: A gap in access to diabetes technology New analysis shows that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. Devices such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can improve blood sugar control, reduce complications, and…
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Bridging the Gap: Ethnic Minorities in England Face Barriers to Diabetes Tech
Overview: A growing disparity in diabetes technology access New analyses indicate a troubling trend: people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. This gap raises concerns about equity in…
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Let Them Eat Cake: Inequitable Fixes for Obesity Favor the Wealthy
Introduction: A Fix on the Table, Unequal in Practice In public debates about obesity, experts often propose adjustments to food systems, medical care, and lifestyle support. The rhetoric may sound egalitarian—everyone deserves a healthier future. Yet the practical reality is stark: many proposed fixes are priced out of reach for the people who need them…
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Let Them Eat Cake: The Obesity Fix That Only the Wealthy Can Access
Introduction: A Medical Breakthrough with a Built-in Inequality In the fight against obesity, modern medicine has delivered a promising tool: GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide. These drugs have shown remarkable efficacy in helping people lose substantial weight when combined with lifestyle changes. But there is a stark reality behind the headlines: the most effective…
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Let Them Eat Cake: We Have a Fix for Obesity, but Only the Wealthy Can Afford It
Introduction: A Bold Claim Meets Hard Reality The headline sounds provocative: a cure for obesity exists, yet only the wealthy can access it. While the flippant phrasing mirrors a century of policy theater around public health, the underlying concern is real. If a medical or technological breakthrough promises substantial weight loss, but is priced out…
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Vaccine Policy, Class, and the Erosion of Public Health Protection: An Interview with Dorit Reiss
Overview: Why Dorit Reiss weighs in on vaccine policy In a period marked by rapid shifts in public health norms, legal scholar Dorit Reiss offers a rigorous lens on how vaccine policy intersects with class and access to protection. Her work has long scrutinized the legal frameworks that govern vaccine mandates, exemptions, and the very…