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Nearly 1 In 4 Adults Dumped From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured, Survey Finds

Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain coverage in the government insurance program for low-income people after pandemic-era protections began expiring last spring.

Fighting For A Healthcare System That Considers Black Women

Inspired by her own battles with the disease, Laura Crandon works to empower women with information about breast cancer and how to detect and treat it.

First-Time Mom, Her Doctor Talk About Black Maternal Health

First-time mom, her doctor talk about Black Maternal Health. Shirleen Allicot has the story on maternal health disparities.

How ‘Medical Gaslighting’ Ignores Black Women With Long COVID

A Facebook group of Black women dealing with long COVID describe different symptoms but the same story: clinicians telling them it’s all in their heads.

States Where Syringe Exchanges Are Most Prevalent

As Oregon scales back its efforts to decriminalize illicit drugs, the debate on how to curb the growing drug overdose epidemic in the United States rages on.

The Food On Your Table, Brought To You By Prison Labor

If you've shopped at Walmart, Target, Costco, Whole Foods or many other large grocery chains recently, there's a chance you purchased food produced by prison labor, according to a years-long investigation published by The Associated Press.

Cannabis Products May Harbor Fungal Toxins Harmful To Human Health, But Safety Regulations Are...

Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for the immunocompromised, both through direct infection and consumption of the toxins they produce.

FDA Delays Proposed Formaldehyde Relaxer Ban

The proposed rule was initially scheduled to go into effect next month but has been postponed to July 2024. The proposal comes after extensive research proving the chemical’s connection to cancer and other health-related issues.

Nora Mckeller Shares Kindness With The Incarcerated ‘Least Of These’

Nora McKeller, 34, grew up in a family that worshiped and prayed together regularly, so she learned the importance of that as a child. “I became a deputy sheriff because I wanted to be part of something bigger than I am,” McKeller says.

Medicare Recipients Are Putting Off Care More Than Other Insured Adults As Costs Rise

Americans are forking out more money than ever for their health care. For a significant number of the most vulnerable seniors and Americans with disabilities across the country, those high costs are causing them to postpone care.

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VOICES Heard: New Cancer Study Will Center Black Women

In a groundbreaking study, the American Cancer Society will investigate the link between breast cancer and race by exclusively tracking Black women.