Black men in America are experiencing higher rates of chronic disease and mental health issues due to chronic stressors related to structural racism, rather than traditional gender expectations of masculinity.
cancer
Posted inHealth + Wellness
FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too
The FDA is considering a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, in response to rising concerns about the health effects of the chemicals.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late
The FDA is considering a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, in response to rising concerns about the health effects of the chemicals.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV and other diseases
The two most successful coronavirus vaccines developed in the U.S. – the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines – are both mRNA vaccines. The idea of using genetic material to produce an immune response has opened up a world of research and potential medical uses far out of reach of traditional vaccines. Deborah Fuller is a microbiologist […]