Health

DeShawn McClain experienced an unexplained stroke in 2024, but after getting a LINQ ICM heart monitor two years later, doctors were able to detect intermittent abnormal heart rhythm episodes, allowing her to advocate for herself and live healthier.

Poets and poet laureates across the country say creative expression helps people face grief, reclaim history, and imagine new paths forward.

A proposed merger between two major rail carriers could reduce truck traffic, improve air quality, and lower transportation costs for families, making freight rail policy a matter of community health, urban quality of life, and fair opportunity for all.

The Trump administration has finalized rules that revoke the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate climate pollution, a move that is being challenged by public health and environmental groups.

A landmark trial against Meta and YouTube has begun in Los Angeles, with the plaintiff accusing the tech companies of intentionally creating addictive platforms that caused her to develop anxiety, body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts.

Despite advancements in medical treatments and awareness initiatives, Black Americans still encounter substantial obstacles in accessing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This has led to disproportionately high rates of new HIV diagnoses, underscoring the persistent inequities highlighted on Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Mental health professionals and educators emphasize the importance of proactive discussions about race to aid young people in processing racism without internalizing harm, thereby affirming their identity in a society where Black youth frequently face racial challenges.

A recent study reveals that approximately one-third of physicians registered with Medicaid do not provide care to Medicaid patients, highlighting significant access challenges for millions of low-income, disabled, and young individuals reliant on the program.

Jerry McCormick, a 57-year-old journalist from San Diego, received a prostate cancer diagnosis following a routine examination. Despite the challenges posed by surgery and recovery, McCormick is committed to leveraging his experience to raise awareness and educate others about the disease.

Black men in California are five times more likely to die from prostate cancer. Earlier access to care and regular screening can prevent it.