Beauty Products For Black Women More Likely To Be Hazardous
A new report by Environmental Working Group reveals that nearly 80% of beauty and personal care products marketed to Black women contain harmful chemicals, including preservatives and undisclosed fragrances, despite ongoing consumer and health advocate campaigns.
Federal Judge Expands Block On Trump Administration Effort To Cut Public Health Funding
A nationwide injunction has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut federal funding for NIH research programs at universities and medical systems, preserving thousands of jobs and crucial research.
Wash, Dry, Enroll: Finding Medicaid Help At The Laundromat
Fabric Health, a startup, deploys outreach workers to laundromats in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia to assist individuals in obtaining and utilizing health coverage, including Medicaid and ACA coverage programs.
Bird Flu Variant Found In Nevada Cows Shows Signs Of Adaptation To Mammals
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has detected a genetic mutation in the latest avian influenza variant, which may facilitate the virus's replication in mammals, including humans.
As Overall Fatal Overdose Rates Fall, Black Drug Deaths Remain High
Despite a decline in overall drug overdose deaths, Black Americans continue to experience higher rates of overdose deaths due to systemic and social barriers to treatment.
Could The FDA’s Recently Approved Pap Smear Alternative Reduce Racial Disparities In Cervical Cancer...
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month underscores the importance of early detection and prevention, as the FDA has approved a self-swab kit to enhance screening accessibility for underserved communities.
Who’s Most At Risk Of Sad—And How To Beat It
Lyft data indicates that riders in cities experiencing temperatures below 40 degrees in February show a decline in sentiment, implying that winter blues are more common in these areas.
Find Your Flow: Five Strategies For Prioritizing Tasks With ADHD
Individuals with ADHD frequently struggle to prioritize tasks due to executive functioning deficits. However, strategies such as visual task lists, task automation, external input, prioritization matrices, and ADHD treatment can mitigate these challenges.
Shocked By The Price Of Eggs? Here Are 11 Inflation-Proof Groceries For Healthy Eating...
Healthy grocery prices have surged substantially over the past year, with eggs experiencing the highest increase at 37.5%. Conversely, prices for potatoes, fish and seafood, and canned/frozen vegetables have seen the most significant declines, rendering them more affordable for those seeking nutritious options.
What RFK Jr. Might Face In His Nomination Hearings This Week
President Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer lacking medical expertise, as Secretary of Health and Human Services, despite his controversial views on science and medicine, including opposition to vaccines and antibiotics.
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How Scott Colom Defied More Than A Century Of History To...
Just six years after Mississippi removed the Confederate stars and bars from its state flag, CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Scott Colom will become the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction and the first Democrat to win the seat since 1982.
