Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, due to a combination of systemic racism, biological factors, healthcare access barriers, and limited representation in clinical research, but solutions include self-advocacy, understanding family histories, and early detection.
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What You Should Know About COVID-19 for This Holiday Season
The COVID-19 virus is still here, with cases likely to go up as people move indoors during cold weather, and the FDA encourages getting RSV, flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations, comparing getting vaccines to wearing a seat belt to stay safe in the car.