Feeling Stressed? Your Gut May Be To Blame.
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Written by Charlotte LoBuono
Over the past decade, researchers have made strides in understanding...
‘Your Body, My Choice’: Attacks On Women Surge On Social Media Following Election
Online trolls from the "manosphere" have shared abusive comments about women, such as "your body, my choice" and "get back to the kitchen," since Donald Trump's reelection, raising concerns about the potential for offline harassment.
CDC Optimistic About STI Decline In US, But Infection Rates Still High
The US CDC has reported a decrease in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, but the overall number of STIs remains high, with adolescents and young adults consistently making up more than half of chlamydia cases.
The Major COVID Variants We’ve Seen So Far And Which One To Look Out...
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the emergence of various SARS-CoV-2 variants, such as Alpha, Beta, Delta, Omicron, FLiRT, and XEC, which have different characteristics and varying levels of resistance to vaccines.
Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress.
South Carolina lawmakers' refusal to expand Medicaid has resulted in preventable deaths due to lack of access to medical care for people living near Morris Brown's medical offices in Kingstree and Lake City, who cannot afford to go to a doctor.
How To Protect Your Mental Health After The Stressful ’24 Election
Black Americans are experiencing a range of emotions following Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 election, including sadness, frustration, and anxiety, and mental health experts are urging them to practice evidence-based approaches to manage stress and seek professional help if needed.
It’s The Hottest Year Ever, Again
The world has surpassed the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold for global average temperature increases, which could lead to more extreme weather events and increased risk for Black Americans.
This HBCU Nursing Program Embraces Faith As Part Of Care
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware
Everyone recognizes qualitative nursing when they experience it, especially since it’s often during the most troubled seasons of life: a debilitating...
Study: Your Black Plastic Spatula Is Hazardous To Your Health
A new study has found that black plastic used in takeout food containers and kitchen utensils contains high levels of cancer-causing flame retardants, which can seep into food when the plastic comes in contact with heat.
Trump’s White House Return Poised To Tangle Health Care Safety Net
Former President Donald Trump's victory and impending return to the White House is expected to bring changes to the nation's public health insurance programs, including potential increases in the uninsured rate, new barriers to abortion and other reproductive care, and challenges to federal agencies that safeguard public health.
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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.
