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Unsung Exemplars: Black Women In Medicine

These remarkable Black women physicians should serve as a powerful reminder and great inspiration for all of us.

Using Melatonin For Sleep Is On The Rise Despite Potential Health Harms

More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study has found.

Jobs Projected To Grow The Most In Nursing—And How That Compares To Other Health...

The prevalence of chronic illness is increasing, driving the frequency of medical procedures and the need for qualified medical professionals to perform them. Now, the job growth in nursing is expected to outpace most other areas of health care.

Cardiovascular Disease A Danger To Older Black And Hispanic Adults

Cardiovascular disease is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous toll on the health and quality of life of older Americans.

Experts Discuss Implications Of Abortion Restriction On Women’s Health

The Bloomberg School of Public Health detailed the stark implications of the historic June 2022 Supreme Court abortion ruling.

Black Beekeepers Are Reclaiming Their Relationship With The Land

The relationship between Black folk and the outdoors is often associated with enslavement. Black beekeepers are trying to change that.

8 Tips For Healthy Grilling

As soon as it is warm enough for shorts and sandals, many of us start firing up the grill. Here are 8 tips to make the summer time tradition healthier.

What Rising Rates Of Depression Mean For Black People

A new Gallup poll found that Black adults are being diagnosed with depression twice as much as white adults. Historically, it’s been the opposite.

Racism Makes Working On Your Fitness Harder

Black adults are reportedly less active than their non-Black peers, but they don’t always live in safe neighborhoods, and fitness memberships can be costly.

25 Books That Humanize The HIV/Aids Experience

While the harrowing mortality statistics are an irrefutable part of the crisis, it leaves out the human aspect, erasing the very real impact on relationships, families, and communities.

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$300 Million Plan to Turn Portland Expo Center into Regional Sports...

Metro Council is poised to make a landmark decision in January regarding a comprehensive $300 million proposal to transform the 53-acre Portland Expo Center into a modern sports and cultural complex.