Health

President Donald Trump has promised to make IVF treatment more accessible and affordable, but his proposed policies do not go far enough to provide full coverage or access to those who need it.

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases reported so far.

The Environmental Working Group's 20th annual guide to sunscreens found that only 20% of the 2,784 products analyzed provide safe and effective protection against the sun's harmful rays, with mineral-based sunscreens being the safest and most effective option.

The US Supreme Court has rejected appeals from several of the nation's largest drugmakers challenging a program that requires them to negotiate with Medicare on the prices of some of their most popular drugs, a move expected to save taxpayers and the federal government billions of dollars.

Black women are disproportionately affected by pregnancy-related complications and mental health disorders, leading to higher rates of maternal mortality, suicide, and substance use disorder, which is exacerbated by systemic barriers and unequal access to healthcare.

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" of 2025 cuts $187 billion from SNAP over the next decade, resulting in stricter work requirements, limited purchases, and increased pressure on vulnerable communities, with Black Americans being disproportionately affected.

The Black Church Food Security Network is a growing movement of Black churches pushing beyond charity and into food justice, confronting food deserts, chronic illness and racial inequities in America's food system.

A new study from University College London suggests that engaging with arts and culture can slow the aging process, with comparable effects to physical activity.

Experts are proposing a new name for PCOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), to better reflect the wide range of symptoms associated with the condition and to increase awareness and diagnosis.

FEMA is rehiring disaster workers ahead of hurricane season after months of cuts, warnings, and internal turmoil, with critics warning that Black communities in the South could face the greatest risks if the agency remains understaffed and unstable.