Grief, Advocacy, And Education: A Counselor Reflects On Black Maternal Health
Lawrence Lovell, a therapist and father, discussed the importance of men's roles in advocating for maternal health and supporting their partners during pregnancy and childbirth at an event honoring the legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died from childbirth complications.
Online Racism’s Impact On Mental Health
A recent NC State study found that Black young adults who use the internet almost constantly face significant levels of online racism, leading them to turn to digital mental health tools to cope.
Centering Black Women And Girls In The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, healthcare professionals are highlighting the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black women, the importance of testing and prevention, and the need for education and access to tools like PrEP to reduce the spread of the virus.
Scientists Are Trying To Solve The Mystery Of Whether Global Warming Is Speeding Up....
A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters has found that global warming has accelerated significantly over the past 10 years, and the world may reach the internationally agreed-upon global warming limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius before 2030, with potentially devastating consequences.
Cancer Hits Black Women Harder. For One Scientist, It’s Personal
After losing his grandmother to the disease–and supporting his wife through two diagnoses–behavioral scientist Charles Rogers says lived experience, mistrust, and systemic inequities affect how Black women seek breast cancer prevention.
Meeting To Determine U.S. Measles Elimination Status Pushed Back To November
The US has reported a record number of measles cases in 2025, and an international meeting to determine the status of measles elimination in the US has been delayed until November to allow for a thorough and transparent assessment of the outbreaks.
Investigation Finds ‘Secretly’ Added Chemicals Of Unknown Safety In U.S. Food Supply
An investigation has found that at least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the US without FDA approval, allowing companies to secretly add unreviewed chemicals to products and potentially putting consumers at risk.
Florida Guts Its AIDS Drug Assistance Program
Governor Ron DeSantis is using his emergency powers to end coverage for an estimated 10,000 to 16,000 HIV patients in Florida, which advocates say could cost lives and trigger a wave of new HIV/AIDS cases in the state.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Brewing A Health Care Crisis In The U.S., Doctors Warn
Health care providers are warning that the presence of ICE agents in health care settings is creating a barrier to care, causing a decline in patient numbers and potentially having lasting impacts on the health of communities.
Abortion Clinics Are Closing, Even In States That Have Become Key Access Points
The number of brick-and-mortar abortion clinics in the US has decreased by 54 since 2020, with many closures occurring in states with bans, leaving states with protective abortion policies to do more with less.
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Health Officials Confirm Measles Case Linked To Gresham Grocery Store Exposure
Public health officials in Multnomah County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a March 7 exposure at a Gresham grocery store, though the risk to the general public remains low and most Oregonians are vaccinated against measles.
