‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism

For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.…

Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?

At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn’t find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white woman, told him they didn’t stock that medication. But while…