Health

Climate change threatens some sweet potato crops in the South, with projected production drops by 2060, but this resilient, heat-tolerant staple may actually thrive globally as temperatures rise. From sub-Saharan Africa's drought-resistant varieties to New England gardeners now growing them under fabric tunnels, sweet potatoes could become even more prevalent on future Thanksgiving tables.

As federal health officials continue to investigate this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? For now, the answer seems to be generally yes – with an important caveat.

Gene editing reduced cholesterol by about 50% in an extremely small sample of patients over a year of follow-up, according to a new research update.

Morgan State University leads a national network of 16 HBCU and minority-serving institution research centers tackling America's Black maternal mortality crisis. Dr. Jessica Owens-Young explains how community-centered research, from doula policy reform to artistic performances, moves beyond documenting problems to creating practical, actionable solutions for Black communities nationwide.

Memphis City Council is weighing a one-year moratorium on new data centers after Elon Musk's SpaceXAI announced a fourth facility without notifying officials. Black council leaders say they need time to assess environmental, noise, and infrastructure impacts as the company's Colossus data centers strain local power and water resources amid growing national scrutiny of AI infrastructure.

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence requires massive infrastructure, but the burden of housing these resource-draining facilities is falling disproportionately on our neighborhoods. Discover why the AI data center boom keeps finding Black communities and what it means for environmental justice.

For decades, stigma and silence have complicated the relationship between faith communities and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. To effectively fight the ongoing health crisis, the Black Church must first confront its painful past to embrace a more inclusive, healing future.

The steady stream of food-recall announcements–plus the fact they’re usually delayed–may be leading to more illness.

A study published in JAMA Network Open found a 15% increase in traffic fatalities on days when major musical artists release new albums, suggesting that increased phone usage for streaming may contribute to driver distraction.

Medical experts and public health agencies emphasized that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh the risks for pregnant individuals, countering recent efforts by Republican senators to circulate misleading data regarding miscarriage rates.