Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
Medical providers say they're still coping with the Change Healthcare cyberattack disclosed in February even though parent company UnitedHealth Group reported that much is back to normal and its revenue is up over last year.
Newsom Offers A Compromise To Protect Indoor Workers From Heat
Newsom offers a compromise to protect indoor workers from heat. The deal comes a month after the administration unexpectedly rejected sweeping heat standards for workers.
Suicides Are Up Among Black Youths. Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Researchers studying suicide haven’t included enough Black people, but one study points the finger at a familiar cause for a rising rate among Black youths: racism.
Health Organizations File Lawsuit Against FDA For Refusing To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Several health organizations have assembled to take legal action against the Food and Drug Administration for their lack of movement on a public health matter.
Racial Disparities In Environmental Concerns Highlighted In New Gallup Survey
Black Americans are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to express concerns about environmental threats and experience acute ecological crises, with many facing challenges in relocating to avoid environmental threats.
What Teens And Parents Should Know About The Dangers Of Vaping
The number of teens vaping is on the rise, especially among middle schoolers. We hear from a pedestrian about the risks and what parents should watch for.
How HBCU Students Can Access Enough Food
Black students attending public HBCUs are facing alarming rates of food insecurity. Here’s how they can be successful.
‘Send Him To Angola’: White Lawmaker Attacks First Black EPA Chief
After Michael Regan worked for climate justice in Louisiana, one congressman was quick to blow the dog whistle.
Black Maternal Health Week
Shirleen Allicot has the story on Black maternal health disparities for Black Maternal Health Week.
Congress Likely To Kick The Can On Covid-Era Telehealth Policies
Federal lawmakers face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle an array of covid-era payment changes for telehealth services that include allowing people to stay in their homes to see a doctor or therapist.
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
