HOSPITAL REPORT

Black patients are far more likely than white patients to be admitted to lower-quality hospitals, signaling an urgent need to address these disparities.

More adults are willing to take one of the COVID-19 vaccines, but hesitancy remains among some groups.

Nearly 68 million people had a sexually transmitted infection in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signaling a worsening epidemic.

Although COVID-19 vaccine doses have been distributed to all states, limited quantities will force states to prioritize those who should get the first doses.

Lack of trust in government, little knowledge of the vaccine development process, and historical trauma and abuses cause distrust in vaccine candidates, according to survey respondents.

Socieconomic factors are barriers to the people crowdfunding would most benefit, researchers suggested.

A new survey revealed nurses find work meaningful and important, but are forgetting to care for themselves while caring for others.

Children between the ages of 6 and 19 years accounted for half of all suicide-related over-the-counter analgesics cases, a recent study found.

People are turning to remedies such as homeopathy and essential oils instead of seeking urgent or emergency care during the pandemic, a survey revealed.

The Department of Health and Human Services is rolling back gender discrimination protections for transgender patients, reversing a 2016 rule change.