A Guide To Medication Formularies: Understanding Your Prescription Coverage
GoodRx reports that understanding medication formularies is crucial for comparing health plans and managing prescription costs effectively.
Why America’s Drug Shortages Are Lasting Longer
Kivo reports that while new drug shortages in the U.S. have declined, existing shortages are lasting longer, impacting critical medications like injectables.
Why Concerns About Tap Water Quality Are Getting Harder To Ignore
Culligan reports that concerns over tap water quality are rising as new contaminants like PFAS and microplastics are discovered, prompting increased scrutiny and regulatory attention.
Multicultural Counseling: Why Finding A Therapist Who Understands You Matters
Rula reports on the importance of multicultural counseling, emphasizing culturally sensitive care to enhance therapeutic relationships and treatment effectiveness.
What To Do After Getting A Hypertension Alert From Your Smartwatch
Beurer reports that after receiving a hypertension alert from your smartwatch, you should stay calm, check your blood pressure with a certified monitor, and consult a doctor if needed.
Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A Word In Black panel featuring health experts and community leaders recently explored community-based solutions to combat the disproportionately high rate of maternal mortality among Black women caused by systemic inequalities.
EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back Biden-era diesel emission standards to save truckers billions of dollars, a move public health advocates warn will disproportionately increase toxic pollution in Black communities located near freight corridors.
An Outbreak Of Diarrhea From A Parasite Is Surging. Here’s What To Eat And...
Health officials are advising consumers to exercise caution and follow strict food safety practices as cases of cyclosporiasis related to a multi-state outbreak continue to rise across the United States.
Medicaid Ban On Routine Care At Planned Parenthood Ends
The ban on Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood and similar clinics has expired, allowing millions of low-income individuals to resume routine healthcare services, but individual states must still decide to allow the clinics to be reimbursed.
Spelman Student Honored For Mental Health Work
Kyra Wagner, a rising senior at Spelman College, was awarded the JED Foundation's 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Award for her commitment to helping Black youth struggling with mental health issues, inspired by her own family's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Died Tragically One Year Ago. Now His Widow Is...
One year after actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his widow Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit against his mother over more than $1.2 million in alleged unpaid funds.
