Health

BrucePac, a food processor that supplies major grocery retailers and school lunchrooms, has issued a nationwide recall of roughly 12 million pounds of possibly contaminated, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to a listeria outbreak discovered at a processing plant in Oklahoma.

by Anissa Durham For many Americans, the nation’s health care system is broken — and the gaps in access to care and insurance are impossible to ignore....

Gucci3rdLeg, a popular OnlyFans performer, was accused of exposing dozens of women to genital herpes, but he claimed he was never tested for the virus and that he had only tested positive for HSV-1, a less serious virus that causes oral herpes.

Drug store chains such as CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens are closing stores due to shifting consumer habits, competition, and changes in the pharmacy industry, resulting in a loss of access to health care for many patients.

Children living in extended-stay hotels in the Atlanta area face numerous health threats, including exposure to violence, food insecurity, and housing instability, leading to physical and mental health problems.

The FDA has raised the minimum legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21, in an effort to reduce the number of future smokers and prevent tobacco-related diseases and deaths.

Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, advises parents to prioritize their own needs and seek support to reduce stress and avoid burnout, emphasizing the importance of sturdy leadership and self-compassion.

John Parker, a 6-year-old boy, was killed in a collision with a pickup while riding his bike on Cheek Road in Durham, North Carolina, in 1985, and despite years of advocacy, the road still lacks sidewalks and safety measures.

Black employees face greater barriers to mental health support in the workplace, with 55% of employees surveyed reporting mental health challenges in 2023, and employers are increasingly aware of the problem and looking for ways to resolve it.

Loveis Wise, a Black, nonbinary, transmasculine, lesbian/queer multidisciplinary artist living in Los Angeles, has found love and support in both their biological and chosen family, and encourages other Black LGBTQ+ folks to take their time and use discernment when coming out.