Amber Dance

As COVID booster rollouts continue, concerns arise over vulnerable groups missing out on protection.

Persistent neighborhood segregation has adverse effects on Black children's health, leading to lead exposure, gun violence risk, and eviction-related trauma.

Also, this week: Mental health issues in maternal care, stroke treatment disparities, and health care inequalities.

Also, this week: Red Cross welcomes gay blood donors — with exceptions.

Brutal summer heat puts vulnerable communities at risk; Biden administration initiative meant to address environmental justice may inadvertently widen racial disparities in pollution exposure.

A Los Angeles hospital is under investigation after the death of a Black woman in its maternity care. The lack of diversity in clinical trials for an Alzheimer's drug raises concerns for patients.

Also this week: Asian Americans with ADHD go underdiagnosed, and report details failings in health care for women, people of color.

As the COVID-19 crisis evolves into a new normal, this issue marks the final edition of the Coronavirus Files.

After three years of weekly dispatches, today marks our second-to-last Coronavirus Files newsletter.

Pandemic lessons may improve long-term health equity.