The quality of Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors is highly dependent on where those seniors live, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Medicare enrollees living in more ...

A growing and alarming trend threatens to undermine the integrity of vital federal government set-asides for minority, women, veteran-owned and small disadvantaged businesses. Unscrupulous companies, ...

DBE entities are for-profit, small businesses, that (1) are majority-owned and controlled by individuals that are deemed socially and economically disadvantaged; (2) are existing businesses that meet ...

Lower-income and minority college students often have trouble sticking with higher education. But past studies have indicated they would be less likely to drop out of school if they receive ...

Rich communities are ‘disadvantaged’ under a New York state proposal. It comes as the nation races to identify polluted areas that faced discrimination so they can receive climate funding. NEW YORK — ...

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with accelerated brain aging and a higher risk for early dementia, regardless of income level or education, new research suggested. Analysis of two ...

The relative underperformance of disadvantaged students at school has little do with them lacking the ‘character’, attitude, or mindset of their wealthier peers, despite widespread claims to the ...

As a professor at a fairly large state university, I have noticed a pattern during my years of teaching. Students who consistently avail themselves of office hours, to seek clarification on course ...

Researchers sought to investigate whether socioeconomically vulnerable households experienced longer power outage durations after extreme weather events. The team analyzed data from the top eight ...

Around 85 communities on the list are on Long Island which includes the Shinnecock Indian Nation’s territory in Southampton, and the Unkechaug Nation’s territory in Brookhaven. Tribal members have ...