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How Food Producers Trick Us — And Our Kids — Into Eating Sugar

A new poll and a University of Connecticut report have revealed that the food industry is deliberately targeting Black and Hispanic communities with unhealthy products, contributing to disproportionately high obesity rates in these communities.

The Extreme Heat Of The Future Could Be More Dangerous Than Expected

New research suggests that the threshold for deadly heat and humidity for humans is much lower than previously believed, and that cities with large Black populations could be the first to experience these deadly temperatures as the climate crisis continues.

Temu Or Shein Could Be Hazardous To Your Health – Especially If You’re Black

Fast-fashion brands such as Shein and Temu are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., but their clothing and products may contain potentially lethal chemicals, prompting warnings from scientists and public health experts.

How To Overcome Infidelity And Heal Individually Or As A Couple

Infidelity is a common issue in relationships, but healing is possible through open communication, acknowledging the pain, and seeking therapy to address the underlying reasons and relationship dynamics.

From PPO to HMO, What’s The Difference Between The 5 Most Common Types Of...

Open enrollment for public health insurance plans begins Nov. 1, 2024, and ends Jan. 15, 2025, allowing Americans to choose or renew their health plans for the upcoming year, with options ranging from Bronze to Platinum categories based on the percentage of out-of-pocket medical costs.

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back In The Bull’s-Eye

The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could significantly impact the number of insured Americans, the fate of premium-reducing subsidies, the shape of Medicaid, and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of people.

Racial Wealth Gaps Persist In Social Security Benefits; COLA Adjustments Fall Short

Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, but the increase is not enough to compensate for rising costs of living, particularly for Black and Hispanic/Latino households, who have substantially fewer retirement savings than white households.

E. Coli Cases Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Rises To 75, Federal Agencies Say

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illnesses across 13 states, including 22 hospitalizations and one death, with the FDA and CDC investigating the source of the bacteria.

What We Know About The McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Investigation

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death, and the CDC is investigating the likely source of contamination.

Single Motherhood: A Growing Trend Among Black Women, But At What Cost?

Black celebrities like Naomi Campbell and Eboni K. Williams have embraced single motherhood, but economist Melissa Kearney argues that children raised by two parents fare better in life than those raised by one, highlighting the impact of systemic issues such as mass incarceration and economic inequality.

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Trump Sues Cbs Over ‘60 Minutes’ Interview With Harris. Legal Experts...

Former President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS over its "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming the network's editing was partisan and unlawful.