Low RSV Vaccine Uptake Among Older Adults: Why Aren’t More Getting Immunized?
Florida is the nation's ground zero for RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants and seniors, and vaccines are available for those at high risk of illness, with the majority of vaccines being administered at pharmacies.
Study Reveals Bird Flu Infection Rates Among Farmworkers Are Higher Than Reported
A new study has found that more livestock workers have been infected with bird flu than previously reported, raising concerns that the virus could become more contagious and spread to humans if not properly monitored.
Supreme Court Tightens Rules For Companies Using Bankruptcy To Dodge Lawsuits
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‘I Feel Dismissed’: People Experiencing Colorism Say Health System Fails Them
Colorism, a form of prejudice and discrimination based on skin color, can have negative effects on mental and physical health, and health care providers should be aware of its potential impact on patients.
Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help
Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. Surgeon General are taking steps to address the potential mental health risks of social media for young people, but researchers and pediatricians warn that it can also be beneficial for marginalized groups.
The Biles Effect: A New Narrative On Mental Health In Sports
Simone Biles' comeback to the sport of gymnastics after prioritizing her mental health has put the resilience of Black athletes in overcoming mental health challenges back in the spotlight, highlighting the importance of prioritizing mental health and breaking the stereotype of the Strong Black Woman.
What The National Nursing Shortage Means For Black Patients
Studies show Black nurses treating Black patients lead to better health outcomes, but Black nurses make up less than 7% of the profession —...
Detroit’s Digital Divide: Addressing Disparities In Healthcare Technology
Detroit is facing a digital divide in healthcare, with Black residents struggling to access telehealth services and electronic health records due to limited access to high-speed internet and digital services.
Why Courts Use Laws Tied to Slavery — And How to Stop Them
The Citing Slavery Project, led by Justin Simard, is an online database of hundreds of thousands of instances in which slave-era laws are used to support present-day legal cases, aiming to end the practice and bring racial healing to the legal profession and judicial system.
Will There Finally Be More Black Psychiatrists?
Dr. Russell Ledet, a triple-board psychiatrist, founded The 15 White Coats to diversify healthcare and provide scholarships and book boxes to students from marginalized communities, with the goal of increasing the number of Black psychiatrists and improving mental health outcomes for Black youth.
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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.
