International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2017 The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination or End Racism Day is an annual event observed on 21st of March. Read More
Family Support Buffers the Physiological Effects of Racial Discrimination in Teens Stressful experiences build over time, producing a cumulative effect that 'weathers' physiological systems, including the premature aging of cells. Read More
Emotional Support may Help African-Americans Suffering the Biological Toll of Racial Discrimination A new study found how African American teens who experience frequent discrimination during adolescence are at a greater risk of developing diabetes, stroke and heart disease in their later life. Read More
Racial Discrimination Linked With Thoughts of Death Among African-Americans Racial discrimination is when a person is treated less favorably because of their race, color, descent, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status. Read More
Kidney Function Linked to Perceived Racial Discrimination Disparities related to kidney disease may be influenced by perceived racial discrimination, reveals a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Read More