Nothing Worked For Her Teenage Son’s Depression, Until His Doctor Suggested Ketamine
Mondi Kumbula-Fraser feared she'd lose her son to treatment-resistant depression. A doctor's suggestion to try a medication off-label changed everything.
Family Of Henrietta Lacks Wins Settlement For Her Stolen Cells
Henrietta Lacks loved ones are getting justice for the first time since her cells were unethically extracted from her body over 70 years ago.
Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement Over Use Of Her Immortal ‘Hela Cells’
The family of Henrietta Lacks reached a settlement Monday in their lawsuit against a biotech company over the use of the Baltimore woman's immortal cells, known as "HeLa cells."
The Damage We Do When We Throw Around Terms Like ‘Crazy’
July is BIPOC mental health month and a good time to reflect on how we use these terms, and their impact on people of color.
This Condition Makes You 75% More Likely To Get Long COVID
Sleep apnea is common in the Black community. Now data shows you’re more likely to develop long COVID if infected with the virus.
The Power Of Safe Reporting On Mental Health
More than 12 million Americans experienced suicidal thoughts in 2021. For Black folks, reducing the stigma can help those suffering in silence work towards healing.
Bronny James Is Recovering From Cardiac Arrest While Playing Basketball. What’s Next?
Amid an outpouring of support from fans, friends and fellow athletes, experts say Bronny James and his doctors can now focus on his specific road to recovery after the older son of NBA star LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice.
How Common Is Cardiac Arrest For Athletes?
Bronny James survived the health scare, but on average, a competitive athlete dies from it about every three days.
A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline, reached its first-year milestone this month. What has worked in the past year?
Doctor Responds To Elon Musk’s Tweet About Vaccines Amid Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest
Elon Musk tweeted about the side effects of "the vaccine" after news broke that Bronny James, older son of LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at USC.
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What Black Americans Need To Know About Gum Disease
According to a CDC report, almost 1 in 3 Black adults have at least one untreated cavity, compared with roughly 18% of white adults. Atlanta dentist Dr. Jamar McKay explains why oral health is important.
