Health Insurance Companies Are Exposed
UnitedHealthcare has denied 32% of claims compared to the industry average of 16%, resulting in increased profits and heightened public frustration, culminating in the recent death of CEO Brian Thompson.
Black Women Need More Access to Free Period Products
Mamatoto Village, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit, has initiated a period-product pantry to distribute free reproductive health care products to Black residents in the 7th Ward, aiming to address period poverty.
9 Types Of Food That Provide Comfort During Hot Flashes
Consuming foods like soy, phytoestrogens, cooling foods, omega-3 fatty acids, fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, complex carbs, herbal teas, and tomato juice can alleviate hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
40 Years Later, AIDS Still Rages In Black Communities
HIV/AIDS remains a significant health disparity for people of color in the U.S., notably affecting Black Americans with elevated mortality, infection, and diagnosis rates among Black women and youth.
Big Tobacco Vs. Black Folks: Guess Who’s Still Winning?
The Surgeon General's report identified disproportionately high smoking rates among people of color, low-income individuals, and LGBT community members, attributing this to targeted marketing by the tobacco industry and the impact of poverty.
Is Our Food System Safe?
The incidence of food recalls has surged by 25% compared to the previous year, with numerous recalls associated with lethal bacterial contaminations causing multiple fatalities and hospitalizations.
New Clean Air Rules Help Black Communities
The EPA has implemented stricter nitrogen oxide emission standards for power plants and industrial facilities, aiming to protect nearby communities and reduce pollution, particularly in Black, Latinx, and non-white areas.
Black Folks Still Take COVID Vaccines Seriously
A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that 60% of Americans do not intend to receive the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Republicans are the most likely to decline the vaccine, while Black Americans are the most likely to have already received it.
Trump Has Black Americans Worried About Health Care
The Trump administration has raised concerns among health care equity advocates, as his cabinet selections, including RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz, signify a significant shift from policies focused on broadening access to care.
Why Trump’s HUD Pick Is A Red Flag For Housing Advocates
Scott Turner, the former NFL player and Texas legislator, has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, raising concerns among housing advocates due to Trump's anti-fair-housing agenda.
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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.
