Health

Altadena, California, has been significantly impacted by the Eaton Fire, resulting in over 7,000 structures being damaged or destroyed and numerous residents displaced, including the Syms family, who have lost their home and many of their possessions.

The FDA has prohibited red dye No. 3 in food, beverages, and ingested drugs, following advocacy groups' petition citing cancer links in animals.

Alisia McCullough's book "Reclaiming the Black Body — Nourishing the Home Within" examines the effects of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on the physical and mental health of Black women and femmes, advocating for culturally competent mental health care providers.

Full-body deodorants are gaining traction, incorporating powdery components for sweat absorption and fragrances to mask odor. Some formulations include antimicrobial agents to combat odor-causing bacteria. Experts, however, advise caution, noting potential skin irritation and questioning their necessity.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented new rules barring unpaid medical debts from credit reports, enhancing the financial standing of millions pursuing credit cards, mortgages, or auto loans.

Overdose deaths among Black men aged 55 and older have surged nearly fivefold from 2015 to 2023, while the overall drug overdose rate for whites has declined, underscoring the disparities in healthcare access and treatment for Black communities.

Alishia McCullough's new book, "Reclaiming The Black Body, Nourishing the Home Within", examines the effects of racism on Black individuals' food and body image, and how systemic anti-Blackness in healthcare has led to eating disorders within the Black community.

Six Miami-Dade County residents, including 18-year-old Jasmine Williams, have initiated legal action against the Florida Public Service Commission for endorsing plans predominantly dependent on natural gas, contravening the state constitution's guarantee of a clean and healthful environment.

Dr. Tisha Y. Lewis Ellison has established Perfect Peace Puzzles, a business inspired by her passion for puzzles, as a means to cope with the loss of her parents, who were noted for their public service in Washington, DC.

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory warning Americans that alcohol consumption can elevate their cancer risk, and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages.