‘Metastasizing Disrespect’: How Social Media Turbocharges Gun Violence
Young Bag Chaser Dul, a well-known Philadelphia rapper, was gunned down in broad daylight after using social media to settle personal beefs, highlighting the growing trend of cyberbanging and its impact on Black youth.
Diddy’s Not The Only One Dealing With Unsafe Jail Conditions
Diddy, a music and entertainment mogul, was arrested on racketeering and sex trafficking charges and is being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, a notorious jail known for violence and overcrowding.
Cognitive Decline Reduced By MIND Diet, Especially For Women And Black People, Study Finds
The MIND diet, which combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, has been found to significantly decrease the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems in individuals who follow it for 10 years.
Experts Fight Vaccine Misinformation In Virus Season
Experts urge everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19, RSV, and flu this year to prevent serious illness and death, as the CDC predicts this year's respiratory disease season will have similar results to last year.
Woman Tells Story Of Being Accused Of Murder After A Pregnancy Loss
Amari Marsh, a 23-year-old South Carolina State University student, was charged with murder/homicide by child abuse after experiencing a pregnancy loss, and was cleared by a grand jury after spending 22 days in jail, raising questions about the criminalization of pregnancy loss and reproductive rights.
No Laughing Matter: Why Some Worry About Kids Abusing Galaxy Gas
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is becoming a popular high among young people due to its availability and kid-friendly flavors, leading to the suspension of sales of Galaxy Gas products at Walmart and other locations.
Half Of Black Gay Men Will Be Diagnosed With HIV, Despite Preventive Treatments. Why?
Black gay and bisexual men in Iowa face significant barriers to accessing PrEP, including stigma, discrimination, lack of insurance, and limited physician knowledge, but public health awareness and education, culturally sensitive educational programs, and free access to PrEP could help address these issues.
How To Protect Yourself From Covid, Flu And RSV
ABC News Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton has tips on how to protect yourself during the respiratory illness season.
There’s Still Joy In End-Of-Life Care
Young Black women are disproportionately affected by caregiving responsibilities, with 14% of the estimated 48 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S. being Black, and 50% of caregivers being Millennials or Gen Z.
When “Free” Healthcare Services Cost Patients Millions of Dollars
Black and other at-risk patient populations are paying out of pocket for preventative visits that should be free under the Affordable Care Act, due to insurance companies denying claims and billing errors.
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Here’s Who Is Getting Paid At DHS And Who Isn’t
President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, while other DHS staffers, including FEMA workers, Coast Guard, and CISA employees, are still not being compensated.
