With The Decline In Youth Mental Health Comes Another Concerning Trend, Study Finds
Many young people have reported having poor mental health during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Their experiences are affirmed by a new study finding that the rate of prescribing antidepressants to this group also spiked during the same period.
The Horrifying Reality For Black People With Chronic Pain
The health care system has a long history of dismissing Black people experiencing pain. Here’s what needs to change.
The Healing Powers Of ‘The Color Purple’
From Oprah to Fantasia, Alice Walker’s classic tells the truth about the trials and triumphs of Black girls and women.
If You’re Poor, Fertility Treatment Can Be Out Of Reach
For low-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.
Wendy Williams’ Family Reveals Heartbreaking Toll Of Her Health Issues In Harrowing Documentary
A care team for Wendy Williams announced Thursday that in 2023 she was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, conditions which can impact personality and communication, according to the Mayo Clinic.
New Documentary Reveals Heartbreaking Details About Wendy Williams’ Health
CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister speaks with the niece of former daytime TV star Wendy Williams, who shares details about the star's guardianship ahead of a new Lifetime documentary highlighting Williams' life and current health issues.
Mass Plastic Recycling Is a Fantasy, And That’s Bad News For Black Folks
The plastic industry pushed recycling but knew it wasn’t going to happen, and the toxic impact hits Black and brown communities hardest.
Every Beat Counts: Black Heart Health Perspectives
The primary cause of death in the United States is heart disease, which encompasses several types of heart conditions.
Death And Redemption In An American Prison
As America’s prison population ages, more inmates are dying behind bars of natural causes and few prisons have been able to replicate Angola’s approach. Steven Garner hopes to change that. But first he had to redeem himself.
‘Fourth Wave’ Of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled By Fentanyl And Meth
The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the opioid epidemic’s “fourth wave,” which is not only placing drug users at greater risk but is also complicating efforts to address the nation’s drug problem.
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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.
