AAPI researchers celebrate new standards for collecting race, ethnicity data
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, growing over four times faster than the total population.
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New poll: Support for legal abortion has increased, despite SCOTUS ruling & state bans
Recent polling shows growing support for abortion rights among Americans, with over 60% now believing abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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This app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
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Can HIV be cured using gene editing? We will soon find out
Today, thanks to antiretroviral drugs, HIV can be kept in check even if there is still no cure. However, a small biotech company in San Francisco called Excision BioTherapeutics is trying to change that.
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R21 anti-malaria vaccine is a game changer. The scientist who designed it reflects on 30 years of research, and its hopeful promises.
Until three years ago nobody had developed a vaccine against any parasitic disease. Now there are two against malaria: the RTS,S and the R21 vaccines.
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Groundbreaking at-home cervical cancer test granted 'breakthrough' status by FDA, fast-tracking approval process
Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test just received 'Breakthrough Device' status by the FDA, in hopes of significantly reducing cervical cancer rates in the U.S.
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Reusable PPE is here — and it's designed specifically for women in STEM
AmorSui just launched a line of sustainable PPE products, including gender-inclusive lab coats, reusable isolation gowns, and fire-resistant hijabs.
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The Debt Gala: This pajama party alternative to the Met Gala seeks to erase medical debt
As a response to the Met’s elite annual ball, the Debt Gala brings together the Brooklyn community for a worthy cause: Relieving medical debt.
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This national park just expanded its adaptive excursions, allowing disabled visitors to bike, camp & kayak
This summer, disabled park-goers will have more opportunities to use adaptive equipment for biking, hiking, kayaking, and more.
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Universal blood donation could be here sooner than we think, as scientists uncover method to convert blood types
Researchers have sourced enzymes found in human gut bacteria to strip antigens from red blood cells, potentially paving the way for universal donor blood.
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