Ending Race-based Test Helps Black Kidney Patients
The U.S. transplant system has ended the use of race-based kidney function calculations, resulting in thousands of Black patients being moved up the transplant waiting list and given credit for lost time.
Lawsuit Challenges New SNAP Food Limits
The Trump administration has implemented new restrictions on SNAP benefits, which has caused confusion and frustration among recipients and retailers, and has been met with a lawsuit from anti-hunger advocates and grocers.
Weight-Loss Treatment Is On The Verge Of A Dramatic Shift – Again
The weight-loss drug market is undergoing a shift with the introduction of pills like Wegovy, as well as more powerful drugs in clinical trials, offering potential cost and convenience benefits to patients.
Federal Judge Halts Kennedy’s Vaccine Policy Overhaul
A federal judge in Boston has blocked Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s attempt to overhaul the nation's vaccine policy, ruling that Kennedy's agency likely violated an 80-year-old bureaucratic rule when it started changing vaccine guidelines last spring.
Extraordinary, Climate Change-Fueled Heat Wave Envelops The West With Mounting Consequences
An extreme heat wave is expected to hit the Western US over the next two weeks, potentially breaking records for the month of March due to the effects of climate change.
Another Win For Lacks Heirs In Fight Over Her Cells
Henrietta Lacks' estate has finalized a settlement with Novartis, concluding a legal dispute that alleged the pharmaceutical giant benefited from a racially biased medical system that exploited Black patients. Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, have been instrumental in numerous scientific advancements, revolutionizing modern medicine.
Potentially Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ May Harm Kids During Critical Period For Bone Development
A recent study has revealed that exposure to PFAS chemicals may be linked to reduced bone density in children, which could elevate their risk of fractures and osteoporosis as they age.
Grief, Advocacy, And Education: A Counselor Reflects On Black Maternal Health
Lawrence Lovell, a therapist and father, discussed the importance of men's roles in advocating for maternal health and supporting their partners during pregnancy and childbirth at an event honoring the legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died from childbirth complications.
Online Racism’s Impact On Mental Health
A recent NC State study found that Black young adults who use the internet almost constantly face significant levels of online racism, leading them to turn to digital mental health tools to cope.
Centering Black Women And Girls In The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, healthcare professionals are highlighting the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black women, the importance of testing and prevention, and the need for education and access to tools like PrEP to reduce the spread of the virus.
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Ultraprocessed Food Scientists Say Americans Are ‘Fed Up’ With Industry And...
77% of Americans are calling for mandated warning labels on ultraprocessed foods, 70% want companies banned from advertising them on children's television, and 87% want government safety testing for all chemicals used in food products.
