Health

South Dakota is experiencing a devastating syphilis outbreak, particularly among Native Americans, with cases soaring by 1,865% from 2020 to 2022, and tribal leaders are calling for a public health emergency declaration to access resources to combat the outbreak.

Voters in seven of the 10 states where abortion was on the ballot voted to protect abortion rights, while voters in three states rejected such amendments, and Nebraska voters affirmed the state's existing ban on abortions after the first trimester.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s alliance with Donald Trump could be problematic for public health in Black communities, as they plan to remove fluoride from the water system and promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories, which could worsen the health of Black Americans.

Conflict resolution expert Peter T. Coleman discusses the challenges of having productive conversations on divisive issues, and offers five tips for fostering cooperation and understanding in a polarized society.

Four Black-led organizations are launching an ad campaign to destigmatize abortion, highlight the impact of bans on Black women, and encourage people to take action to protect abortion care.

The final days of the campaign have seen stark disagreements between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the future of American health care, with Harris staking out positions primarily preserving and protecting existing access and Trump promising to leave abortion policy to the states while potentially reducing access to care for transgender Americans.

Racism has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of individuals, leading to disparities in health outcomes and increased susceptibility to diseases, particularly in Black communities.

A new poll and a University of Connecticut report have revealed that the food industry is deliberately targeting Black and Hispanic communities with unhealthy products, contributing to disproportionately high obesity rates in these communities.

New research suggests that the threshold for deadly heat and humidity for humans is much lower than previously believed, and that cities with large Black populations could be the first to experience these deadly temperatures as the climate crisis continues.

Fast-fashion brands such as Shein and Temu are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., but their clothing and products may contain potentially lethal chemicals, prompting warnings from scientists and public health experts.