Why Concerns About Tap Water Quality Are Getting Harder To Ignore
Culligan reports that concerns over tap water quality are rising as new contaminants like PFAS and microplastics are discovered, prompting increased scrutiny and regulatory attention.
Multicultural Counseling: Why Finding A Therapist Who Understands You Matters
Rula reports on the importance of multicultural counseling, emphasizing culturally sensitive care to enhance therapeutic relationships and treatment effectiveness.
What To Do After Getting A Hypertension Alert From Your Smartwatch
Beurer reports that after receiving a hypertension alert from your smartwatch, you should stay calm, check your blood pressure with a certified monitor, and consult a doctor if needed.
Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A Word In Black panel featuring health experts and community leaders recently explored community-based solutions to combat the disproportionately high rate of maternal mortality among Black women caused by systemic inequalities.
EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back Biden-era diesel emission standards to save truckers billions of dollars, a move public health advocates warn will disproportionately increase toxic pollution in Black communities located near freight corridors.
An Outbreak Of Diarrhea From A Parasite Is Surging. Here’s What To Eat And...
Health officials are advising consumers to exercise caution and follow strict food safety practices as cases of cyclosporiasis related to a multi-state outbreak continue to rise across the United States.
Medicaid Ban On Routine Care At Planned Parenthood Ends
The ban on Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood and similar clinics has expired, allowing millions of low-income individuals to resume routine healthcare services, but individual states must still decide to allow the clinics to be reimbursed.
Divorce In The Black Church: Why Women Often Bear The Blame
Divorced church members, therapists, and ministry leaders reveal that patriarchal traditions can shape who is believed, blamed, and remains part of the congregation after a marriage ends, often leaving divorced women feeling isolated and overlooked.
Spelman Student Honored For Mental Health Work
Kyra Wagner, a rising senior at Spelman College, was awarded the JED Foundation's 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Award for her commitment to helping Black youth struggling with mental health issues, inspired by her own family's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What To Know About Cyclospora, The Gut-Churning Parasite Causing Illness In Several States, And...
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating, and is difficult to trace back to a single source due to the parasite's ability to exchange DNA, making it difficult to track with genetic testing.
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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.
