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U.S. Health Care Workers Face Elevated Risk Of Suicide, New Study Finds

Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an increased risk of suicide, especially registered nurses, health care support workers and health technicians, according to a new study.

Biden Administration To Ban Medical Debt From Americans’ Credit Scores

The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.

Are You Experiencing Racelighting? Here’s What It Means

Are you experiencing Racelighting? Think gaslighting but with racism added — and Dr. J. Luke Wood says if the condition isn’t identified, the healing can’t begin.

15% Of Youth In The Us Were Treated For Mental Health Disorders In 2021

The kids are not OK. A growing portion of today's youth are reporting that they struggle with mental health disorders.

Health Minute: 5 Steps To Keep Kids Safe In A Vehicle

More than 700 children were killed in car accidents in the U.S. in 2021. Of those killed, more than 36% weren't properly buckled up, according to the CDC. In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, Health Minute has 5 steps to keep kids safe in a vehicle.

Doctors Warn About Popular Cosmetic Procedure Called Barbie Botox

Barbie Botox is meant to slim your neckline, but one neurosurgeon says there are some serious risks you need to consider.

With Fewer School Counselors, Black Kids Pay The Emotional Price

by Aziah Siid Every day across the United States, students look forward to seeing one particular person when they walk into school. It’s not a classmate...

The Us Offers More Organ-Donor Surgeries Than Ever, But More Work Is Needed To...

Few things are as precious as a heart existing outside the body, in transit to another person who desperately awaits it. Meanwhile, the disparity between the number of heart donors and the number of heart transplants is growing—and this disparity extends to other facets of organ donation.

Seen But Not Heard: Black Moms Say Docs Ignore Their Needs

A new CDC study found 1 in 5 moms are mistreated during pregnancy care, with Black and uninsured women most affected.

Quality Of Treatment For Sickle Cell Depends On Age

Sickle cell disease causes debilitating pain, in both adults and children. Misconceptions about the illness can dictate your quality of care.

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Johnson And Trump Muscle Domestic Policy Bill Through House In Massive...

Speaker Mike Johnson has achieved a significant legislative victory by navigating a divided House GOP to pass a comprehensive tax and border security bill. Despite facing opposition from conservative factions, Johnson's efforts, bolstered by President Trump's direct appeals to lawmakers, ensured the bill's passage.