Expanding screening to include identifying genes linked with a higher risk for these disorders could worsen health disparities.

Although computer scientists may initially treat data bias and error as a nuisance, researchers argue it’s a hidden treasure trove for reflecting societal values.

Lead in children's blood underscores the negative health effects of policies stemming from systemic racism.

India’s space mission is driving economic changes and high-tech job opportunities.

Med students from marginalized backgrounds are less likely to pursue surgical careers, according to a new study.

Data used to train AI systems often reflects the racism inherent in society.

“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions..."

Racial differences in the gut microbiome emerge as early as 3 months of age and last through childhood, researchers report.

Social factors, not hypertension or obesity, may explain why Black Americans are more likely to die of heart disease than whites.

A team of scientists offers a roadmap for increasing diversity among biomedical engineering faculty.