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Share on PinterestBlack people in the U.S. who perform essential work may have a higher risk of mortality from COVID-19.The research, which took place at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, reveals that non-Hispanic Black people were more likely than non-Hispanic white people to hold occupations considered essential, meaning that they continued to…

Share on PinterestRecent data indicate that the number of adults with depression symptoms in the U.S. has increased threefold during the pandemic.The number of adults experiencing depression in the U.S. has tripled, according to a major study. Researchers estimate that more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults now report experiencing symptoms of depression.Before the pandemic,…

42% of adults in the United States have obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity has links to several chronic health conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.Recent findings that obesity may also worsen outcomes in COVID-19 have encouraged some governments to create entirely new public health strategies to…

Share on PinterestNew research on racial bias in healthcare contexts in the United States places the testimonies of Black veterans at its center.A new study highlights how Black veterans perceive their experiences of accessing treatment for mental health issues.The authors of the study, which appears in the journal Patient Education and Counseling, note that it…

previous Special Feature, we looked at the intricate ways in which a person’s political participation is tied to their state of health.Studies have shown that individuals with poor self-reported physical and mental health are less likely to cast their votes in elections than those who experience good health.Although it remains unclear why this is the…