African ancestry genes may be linked to Black Americans' risk for some brain disorders
A new genomic analysis hints at why African Americans face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s and stroke, but a lower risk of Parkinson’s.
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WS/FCS considers revisions to Code of Character, Conduct, and Support
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools rolled out the new code of conduct in 2022, after spending a year developing it with community stakeholders. The goal was to unify the district in handling student behavioral issues, and more specifically, reduce out-of-school suspensions and racial disparities in discipline.
Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study
A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.
Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina could help narrow racial disparities in health care
Medicaid expansion could help bring health coverage to an estimated 600,000 people in North Carolina. Experts say it could also reduce racial disparities in access to care.
Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk
A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.
WS/FCS to work with U.S. Department of Education to eliminate racial disparities in discipline
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent convened with Black-led educational advocacy group Action4Equity, and other local organizations on Monday to discuss racial disparities in school discipline. The press conference was sparked by a report published last week from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
A nonprofit says preterm births are up in the U.S. — and it's not a partisan issue
March of Dimes' annual report on infant and maternal health drops the U.S. from a C- to a D+, citing a 15-year high in the preterm birth rate. But it also offers some encouraging signs and solutions.
GCS Board of Education approves new policy offering swim instruction to second graders
The Guilford County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a new policy to provide second-grade students in the district with access to water safety instruction.
COVID took many in the prime of life, leaving families to pick up the pieces
In the U.S., people of color have been more likely to die at younger ages, especially among lower-income communities. That's had a ripple effect on finances, education and physical and mental health.
Education Usually Improves Health. But Racism Sabotages Benefits For Black Men
For most people, more education leads to healthier and longer lives. Not so for Black men. Racism's power in harming their health may be more persistent than previously understood, researchers say.