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Genetics, Lifestyle Provide Clues to Racial Differences in Head and Neck Cancer
September 14, 2011 — Why are African Americans more likely than Caucasians to be not only diagnosed with head and neck cancer, but also die from the disease? While the answer isn't a simple one, differences in lifestyle, ... > full story -
Links Between Racial Discrimination, Stress and Health
September 14, 2011 — The consequences of psychological stress, resulting from racial discrimination, may contribute to racial health disparities in conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other ... > full story -
White Favoritism by Major League Home Plate Umps Lowers Minority Pitcher Performance and Pay, Baseball Study Finds
September 7, 2011 — Racial/ethnic bias by home plate umpires lowers the performance of Major League's minority pitchers, diminishing their pay compared to white pitchers, a new study finds. A researcher says analysis of ... > full story -
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Unconscious Race and Social Bias Among Medical Students: Study Examines Prevalence
September 6, 2011 — A majority of first-year medical students at a single medical school who were surveyed regarding race and social class preferences had scores consistent with an unconscious preference towards white ... > full story -
Sexual Orientation Unconsciously Affects Our Impressions of Others, Canadian Study Suggests
September 2, 2011 — Studies by psychologists in Canada reveal that when it comes to white men, being straight may make you more likable but in the case of black men, gays have a likability ... > full story -
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Awareness of Ethnicity-Based Stigma Found to Start Early
August 30, 2011 — A new study examines more than 450 second and fourth graders in New York City with ethnic-minority and -majority backgrounds. Researchers asked children questions pertaining to their anxiety toward ... > full story -
Bullying Victims Often Suffer Academically, Particularly High-Achieving Blacks and Latinos
August 23, 2011 — Victims of bullying often suffer academically, and this is particularly true for high achieving black and Latino students, according to new ... > full story -
Research Examines the Black-and-White Issues Surrounding Executions in the South
August 18, 2011 — Newspaper accounts of black executions in the old South reveal a social history that intersects race with crime and ... > full story -
Sex Differences in Mental Illness: Men More Likely to Develop Substance Abuse, Antisocial Problems; Women More Likely to Develop Anxiety, Depression
August 18, 2011 — When it comes to mental illness, the sexes are different: Women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression, while men tend toward substance abuse or antisocial disorders, according to ... > full story -
Stereotypes Can Affect How Women 'Angels' Invest, According to New Study
July 14, 2011 — Stereotypes about gender affect investment decision-making, even among successful women, researchers concluded in a new study on how gender affects investing strategies. Examining angel funds, or ... > full story
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