Health

As midterms approach, Black voters face deep anxiety over democracy, civil rights, and election integrity, with surveys showing widespread distrust in fair outcomes. Psychologists Dr. Wendi Williams and Dr. Calvin Fitch explore this "disempowerment stress," linking it to systemic devaluation of Black women and offering coping strategies rooted in community, rest, and meaningful action.

Nine years after MeToo, an alleged gang rape at a Cornell fraternity has reignited debate over rape culture and whether real change has occurred. Experts and activists like Tarana Burke examine the history of sexual violence awareness, Title IX's evolution, and how backlash and persistent harm reveal both progress and ongoing challenges in addressing sexual assault.

Millions of new cancer cases around the world may be caused by infections that are either treatable or preventable, suggesting that the cancer could have been avoided altogether.

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones discusses his advocacy for Black farmers, including honoring Black-owned Century Farms, opposing USDA waiver rollbacks, fighting corporate agricultural monopolies, and blocking AI data centers on farmland. He connects food sovereignty to racial justice, reflecting on his expulsion, reinstatement, and efforts to preserve Black agricultural legacy across generations in Tennessee.

Pilot programs in Atlanta and New Orleans are testing unrestricted cash payments to pregnant Black women, showing reduced stress, better birth outcomes, and fewer preterm births. As Medicaid cuts loom and federal support for direct aid stalls, advocates push guaranteed income models like Michigan's Rx Kids, even amid political pushback against race-conscious maternal health initiatives.

Although the increased security costs are said to total $7 million, HHS cut $12 million from the Office of Minority Health to cover the expenses.

President Donald Trump’s order to levy 100% tariffs on certain patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients takes effect on Tuesday.

Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.

A new study in JAMA Network Open finds 12-year-olds with smartphones are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms by 14 than peers without devices. Researchers say social media exposure to curated images fuels body dissatisfaction. Experts recommend delaying phone access, setting guardrails, and maintaining open conversations about online content and body image.

The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case has spotlighted postpartum mental illness nationwide, exposing gaps in maternal care especially for Black mothers, who face lower screening and treatment rates despite rising depression risks. New polling reveals widespread dissatisfaction with postpartum support, prompting Massachusetts to propose expanded funding for mental health screening and home visiting programs for new families.