No One Wants to Talk About Racial Trauma. Why My Family Broke Our Silence
A family's past of racism and violence is explored in a documentary film and podcast, as three generations of a Missouri family visit a cotton field to understand their story and the trauma it has caused.
Examining The Arduous Journey Of Hair Loss
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body, affecting millions of Americans, and while there is no cure, patients can manage symptoms and find support through organizations such as the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Black Health Experts Talk Black Infertility And Family Building
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation discussed the challenges, opportunities and policies related to reproductive health for Black women, who are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality, infertility, and miscarriages.
The Untested Waters Of Black Lakeside Communities
A new study has found that lakes in communities of color are three times less likely to be monitored for water quality than those in white communities, leading to potential health risks and environmental hazards.
Here’s Why Food Recalls — And Consumers Getting Sick — Are Increasing
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has warned of lax government oversight of the nation's commercial agriculture and food processing industries, as recalls due to contamination, labeling errors, and undeclared allergens have increased in recent years, leading to hundreds of illnesses and deaths.
GoFundMe Isn’t Health Care. Americans Are Begging for Help Anyway
Crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe are being used by individuals like Daric L. Cottingham to cover the costs of gender-affirming care, highlighting the broken nature of the U.S. healthcare system.
Study Shows How The Pandemic May Have Affected Teens’ Brains
A new study has found that the pandemic has caused some adolescents' brains to age up to 4.2 years faster than normal, with girls experiencing more accelerated cortical thinning than boys.
As Record Heat Sweeps The U.S., Some People Must Choose Between Food And Energy...
Energy poverty, the inability to afford utilities to heat or cool a home, disproportionately affects households in communities of color, and rising temperatures due to climate change are exacerbating the issue.
Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts And Layoffs Take Hold In Public Health
State governments are cutting budgets that fund local health departments due to the end of federal grants, leading to layoffs and service cuts, which could send communities into crisis.
Indispensable: Why the Ongoing Diaper Shortage Is A Public Health Issue
Diaper prices have skyrocketed by nearly 50%, squeezing low-income families and putting pressure on community diaper banks, who are struggling to keep up with demand.
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The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.
