Are Contaminated Foods In Your Fridge?
The FDA is investigating listeria and salmonella outbreaks but has yet to identify the sources, raising concerns of a potential undetected crisis amid the disbanding of two crucial food safety committees.
Health Care Prevention Is The Gold Standard
Black Americans encounter substantial obstacles in accessing preventive health care, including medical racism, mistrust, and systemic inequities, resulting in poorer health outcomes compared to their white counterparts. Experts advise advocating for culturally competent care and early screenings for conditions such as sickle cell disease, adolescent mental health, and maternal and child health to mitigate these disparities.
Is Your Measles Shot Still Doing Its Job?
The American Medical Association has issued an urgent call for individuals to verify their measles vaccination status in light of a growing outbreak, which has seen 222 new cases reported since originating in Texas and New Mexico.
Dwyane Wade Opens Up About Kidney Cancer Diagnosis And Urges Proactivity With Health Concerns
Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade has revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of early health intervention and the support of loved ones.
5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect On COVID-19
Black communities have faced a disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black individuals dying at 1.4 times the rate of white individuals. As of September 2023, Black Americans accounted for 157,169 of the total deaths.
How Children’s Health Fares In 5 Key States
California, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and New Jersey are grappling with significant challenges in children's health, marked by racial disparities and gaps in preventative screening. Additionally, the Trump administration's efforts to alter the childhood vaccine schedule and reduce Medicaid funding exacerbate these issues.
Nonprofit Orgs: Trump’s Blitz Of Actions Puts Millions At Risk
A coalition of nonprofit organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following the cancellation of their federal grants, asserting that the move has inflicted substantial harm on their clients, with a pronounced impact on Black communities.
Your Box Braids Could Be A Health Hazard
A study by Consumer Reports has revealed that synthetic hair used in box braids and faux locs contains chemicals linked to cancer, along with lead and other harmful substances, posing significant health risks to Black women and children.
Treating Mental Health Can Lower Maternal Mortality Rate
The American Heart Association has issued new guidelines recommending psychological screening for new and expectant mothers as part of efforts to reduce the nation's alarmingly high maternal mortality rate.
11 Deaths Reported In Listeria Outbreak Linked With Supplemental Shakes
An outbreak of listeria infections linked to frozen supplemental shakes from Sysco Imperial and Lyons ReadyCare products has resulted in 38 hospitalizations and 11 deaths across 21 states.
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FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach
A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.
