Black Maternal Health: A 360-Degree Look at Black Midwives
Black midwives are providing holistic, community-based care to address the Black maternal health crisis, and Dr. Kaytura Felix is researching their efforts to provide restorative care to families and communities.
Medicare Will Start Covering Weight-Loss Drugs On July 1 For The First Time. Here’s...
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs, including Wegovy, under a temporary pilot program launching July 1, allowing millions of enrollees to access the drugs at a discounted price.
The Plastic Problem Black Men Can’t Ignore
Black men are disproportionately affected by microplastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which can lead to lower fertility rates, hormone disruption, and increased rates of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Testicular Self-Exams Crucial For Early Cancer Detection
Men should perform regular self-exams to check for any lumps or abnormalities in their testicles, as early detection of testicular cancer can greatly increase survival rates.
Supreme Court Tosses $1.25 Million Verdict For Man Who Says Roundup Caused His Cancer
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto, siding against a Missouri man who claimed that the herbicide Roundup caused his cancer, backing the argument that the lawsuit should have been barred because the federal government does not require a cancer warning on the label.
Federal Judge Blocks State Bans On Buying Soda And Candy With Food Stamps
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from allowing five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with food stamps, ruling that the USDA lacked the authority to approve state waivers in pilot projects.
Vanishing Care: GOP Healthcare Cuts Hit Black America Hard
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by the cuts to Medicaid and the ACA, with over 1,000 hospitals, clinics, and other providers closing or reducing services, leading to increased ambulance times, preventable suffering, and lives lost.
New Website Reveals A Deadly Truth For Black L.A. Communities
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a new dashboard to track heat-related illnesses and deaths, which will help to identify the most vulnerable populations and provide targeted assistance.
The Algorithm May Not See You
AI chatbots are being increasingly used by uninsured people, particularly Black Americans and young adults, for mental health advice, but researchers warn that AI can produce inaccurate, misleading, or potentially dangerous recommendations and may perpetuate racial biases.
Instant Noodles Have A Bad Reputation — But The World Still Can’t Get Enough...
Instant noodles have become a global comfort food, providing quick, affordable and satisfying meals for millions of people around the world, and despite health concerns, the market is still projected to grow tremendously.
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An Independent Autopsy Couldn’t Determine How Nolan Wells Died. Here’s What...
An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died following a Fourth of July boating trip in Mississippi, yielded inconclusive results, leaving investigators to await the state's official autopsy findings to better understand the circumstances of his death.
