Health

A new study found that nearly 70% of children and 75% of parents used media during their last family meal, which can have a negative effect on the emotional connection between family members.

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. discusses the detrimental effects of microplastics and petrochemical plants on Black communities, and how the Netflix documentary "The Plastic Detox" can help people reduce their exposure to these toxins.

AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults for mental health support, with nearly 1 in 5 using them for advice and help when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious, although experts warn of the potential risks of relying on AI for mental health advice.

A new study suggests that the term "climate justice" may not be resonating with the people it is meant to reach, as many are unfamiliar with the term and its implications.

Black men face a mental health crisis due to a culture of silence, toxic masculinity, and systemic racism, and experts discussed how to support them in a Word In Black panel discussion.

Inez Watson and Velmar Byrd, both seniors, have overcome the cultural and structural barriers that keep Black Americans from accessing swimming, and are now encouraging others to do the same.

The Trump administration is using grand jury subpoenas to force providers of gender-affirming care to comply with its demands for sensitive medical records of transgender minors, sparking alarm among advocates and minors who receive the treatments.

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can help Black families prepare for high-risk births and manage potentially life-threatening conditions, despite medical mistrust and uneven access to care.

Black men are increasingly dying from "deaths of despair" due to a mental health crisis, while cultural expectations, mistrust of mental health systems, and a shortage of Black providers prevent many from getting help before it is too late.

77% of Americans are calling for mandated warning labels on ultraprocessed foods, 70% want companies banned from advertising them on children's television, and 87% want government safety testing for all chemicals used in food products.