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That Leg Pain May Not Be Aging. It Could Be PAD

Vascular surgeon Dr. Xzabia Caliste discussed the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking early intervention for peripheral artery disease to prevent serious complications like limb amputation.

FDA Seeks To Close Decadeslong Loophole For Food Additives

The FDA proposed a new rule on Monday requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when using ingredients generally recognized as safe, aiming to close a regulatory loophole highlighted by the Make America Healthy Again movement.

An Outbreak Of Diarrhea From A Parasite Is Surging. Here’s What To Eat And...

Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a cyclospora outbreak linked to two deaths and providing guidance on food safety practices to mitigate the spread of the parasite.

New CDC Director Takes The Helm Amid Upheaval

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making her the first Black woman to lead the agency amid ongoing concerns regarding political independence.

Temu Or Shein Could Be Hazardous To Your Health – Especially If You’re Black

Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu face increasing scrutiny over potential health risks from toxic chemicals in their products, even as they dominate the U.S. retail market.

Arrests Mark Moral Monday’s Shift From Washington To The States

Bishop William J. Barber II and other faith leaders were arrested in the Hart Senate Office Building on Monday, marking a strategic shift for the Moral Monday campaign toward a nationwide voter mobilization effort titled 100 Days; 1,000 Marches to the Polls.

A Pastor’s Son Builds A Church Of His Own

Rev. Joshua Thomas, son of a prominent Baltimore pastor, has established Freedom Church in metro Atlanta to provide a modern ministry focused on belonging, healing, and digital engagement.

Divorce Means Grieving. Why Doesn’t The Church Act Like It?

Dr. Derren Thompson, senior pastor of More Than Conquerors Worship Center, argues that churches must move beyond silence and provide structured pastoral care to support members navigating the complex grief of divorce.

First Deaths Reported In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Health officials reported Monday that two people in Michigan have died due to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has seen more than 11,000 cases reported in the state.

Why PCOS Has A New Name: What Every Woman Needs To Know

Medical experts and organizations have renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect the condition's complex metabolic nature and address healthcare disparities, particularly among Black women.

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FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach

A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.