Medicaid delays opioid treatment for Black patients, leaving many without access to life-saving medications, a new national study found.
Jennifer Porter Gore
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Ashly who? Skin protection in harsh winters
Winter skincare tips for melanin-rich skin highlight affordable routines that protect moisture, reduce dryness, and support healthy glow.
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Vaccines to keep you safe this holiday season
Health experts recommend several vaccines ahead of holiday travel and gatherings as Covid-19, flu, and RSV infections rise across the country.
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Rae Lewis-Thornton wants us to stop lying about HIV
At USCHA, Rae Lewis-Thornton shared how secrecy nearly cost her life. Four decades after diagnosis, she urges testing, PrEP, and honest conversations—especially in Black communities where HIV’s burden remains highest.
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Your Box Braids Could Be a Health Hazard
Consumer Reports found that synthetic hair used for braids and other styles contains toxic chemicals, including lead and cancer-causing substances, raising concerns about long-term health effects.
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RFK Jr.: Black Kids on ADHD Drugs Should be ‘Re-parented’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns about Black children being overmedicated and suggested government-run farms could be a solution, which has sparked criticism for its resemblance to forced family separations and lack of scientific backing.
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What RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Means for Black Well-Being
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, despite his controversial views on public health, including his belief that immune systems can differ by race, and his vow to strip processed foods from Americans’ diets.
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FDA Wants Limits on Tobacco Nicotine Levels
The FDA proposes a rule to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products, aiming to make it less addictive and easier for smokers to quit.
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The ‘silent killer’ that nearly claimed Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke, but he made a full recovery after emergency surgery and a grueling recuperation, thanks to his sister’s quick action and the American Stroke Association’s F.A.S.T. guidelines.
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Autoimmune research could help millions
Scientists at Stanford University have found that a faulty genetic molecule could be responsible for the immune system misidentifying healthy tissue as a threat, potentially leading to better treatments for the millions who battle autoimmune diseases.
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The threat of truth decay
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump’s alliance could be problematic for public health in Black communities, as they plan to remove fluoride from the water system and are skeptical of vaccines, which could worsen existing health disparities.
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As white ‘deaths of despair’ made news, Black ones skyrocketed
The rate of opioid deaths among Black people has nearly tripled since 2015, surpassing the rate among white people, and the gap has closed due to the increasing use of illegal drugs and alcohol-related deaths.
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What Walz’s long record on health care means for Black voters
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is running as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, has a progressive-leaning healthcare record, including gun safety laws, reduced healthcare costs, and increased access to mental health care..
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Vice President Kamala Harris calls for reforms after Sonya Massey shooting
Vice President Kamala Harris has called for police reforms after the death of Sonia Massey.