How HBCU Students Can Access Enough Food
Black students attending public HBCUs are facing alarming rates of food insecurity. Here’s how they can be successful.
Black Maternal Health Week
Shirleen Allicot has the story on Black maternal health disparities for Black Maternal Health Week.
Racial Disparities In Environmental Concerns Highlighted In New Gallup Survey
Black Americans are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to express concerns about environmental threats and experience acute ecological crises, with many facing challenges in relocating to avoid environmental threats.
Health Organizations File Lawsuit Against FDA For Refusing To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Several health organizations have assembled to take legal action against the Food and Drug Administration for their lack of movement on a public health matter.
What Teens And Parents Should Know About The Dangers Of Vaping
The number of teens vaping is on the rise, especially among middle schoolers. We hear from a pedestrian about the risks and what parents should watch for.
Suicides Are Up Among Black Youths. Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Researchers studying suicide haven’t included enough Black people, but one study points the finger at a familiar cause for a rising rate among Black youths: racism.
Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
Medical providers say they're still coping with the Change Healthcare cyberattack disclosed in February even though parent company UnitedHealth Group reported that much is back to normal and its revenue is up over last year.
Newsom Offers A Compromise To Protect Indoor Workers From Heat
Newsom offers a compromise to protect indoor workers from heat. The deal comes a month after the administration unexpectedly rejected sweeping heat standards for workers.
Same System, Different Outcomes: Why Health Care Inequity Persists In The U.S.
Poverty, lack of access to affordable health care, and poor treatment are among the reasons Black people have worsening health outcomes.
Genetics Studies Have A Diversity Problem Researchers Struggle To Fix
Research underway in South Carolina aims to better understand how genes impact health risks such as cancer and heart disease. Project leaders seek a diverse pool of participants but, so far, have struggled to recruit Black residents.
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There’s A New Excitement Around The WNBA This Season
Ticket sales for the Chicago Sky have jumped. Celebrities are wearing Indiana Fever jerseys. Google searches for the league are higher than ever. Everyone is talking about the WNBA. And the hype is real.
