Health

Dr. Pierre Johnson, known as the "Fibroid Slayer", successfully removed a 27-pound fibroid from a pregnant patient, highlighting the importance of Black women's health and choosing the right doctor.

Despite progress in treating and preventing HIV/AIDS, Black adolescents and young adults continue to face disproportionately high rates of new infections, driven by shame, stigma, and silence, and healthcare providers, advocates, and public health departments are working to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

The HPV vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of HPV-related cancers in boys and young men, and is recommended to be given at ages 11-12, with catch-up vaccinations available through age 26.

The FDA has issued national priority vouchers to three companies studying psychedelic-based medicines for mental health treatments, and is allowing an early phase clinical study of a drug based on the psychedelic ibogaine for alcohol use disorder, in an effort to address the nation's mental health crisis.

Chronic stress can negatively affect sperm health, leading to lower sperm count and poorer sperm movement, and can be compounded by poor sleep, exercise, weight gain, and substance use.

The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, causing the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider raising prices by 20-30% due to increased costs for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.

mRNA technology is being used to develop personalized vaccines against cancer, and a recent trial has shown promising results with 7 of 16 patients still alive and well six years after the trial began.

Parents can reduce their children's technology use by replacing it with fun and entertaining activities, while creating an environment that encourages them to pursue healthy habits and activities.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied he called for "re-parenting" of Black children taking ADHD medication, accusing Rep. Terry Sewell of "just making stuff up", despite evidence to the contrary.