If you've ever filled out a demographic form (like the US Census), you've probably been asked about your race and ethnicity. You might even wonder exactly what those terms mean and how they differ.

When a diverse couple walks into your office, they bring with them a rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and unique perspectives. Their worldviews, family rituals, communication styles, and ...

A national survey of 157 patients with non-small cell lung cancer found that all groups prioritized extending life, but ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Christopher M. Warren, PhD, assistant professor of preventive medicine and director of population health ...

Some of the differences are truly remarkable (White, 2020). Africans who grow up in rural villages are much less susceptible to the Müller-Lyer illusion than Europeans who grow up in cities. The ...

I once received a sign-out on a patient from the emergency department for a well-appearing young child who was admitted for a urinary tract infection. Normally, a simple urinary tract infection does ...

Mexican Americans interviewed in Spanish (vs. English) tend to have worse self-rated health despite their low morbidity and mortality. This project tests whether this language-of-interview effect also ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents' cultural backgrounds may sway their views of their children's asthma, including their trust in the medications used to prevent attacks, a study of British parents ...

Diabetes impacts all age and ethnic groups, but affects some more than others. Ethnicities at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, for example, include African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, ...

Addressing the challenges associated with a culturally diverse workforce is key to business success. Simply establishing business rules and written policies that may change behaviors but not attitudes ...