A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
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HHS Staff Cuts Mean Uneasy Breathing in Black Communities
The federal Department of Health and Human Services has announced sweeping staff cuts, which will gut government programs that address asthma rates, smoking and health, global tuberculosis rates and control of tobacco products, potentially leading to a rise in preventable lung-related illnesses.
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HBCUs Boost Student Mental Health and Resilience
A new study finds that students at historically Black colleges and universities have better overall mental health and resilience compared to their peers nationwide, despite consistently making do with fewer resources and far smaller endowments than their white peers.
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LaVar Ball’s Amputation Sheds Light on Health Crisis
LaVar Ball, the father of two NBA players and a rapper, was hospitalized with a partially amputated leg due to an untreated diabetes infection, highlighting a growing epidemic of Black Americans losing limbs due to the disease.
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Funding Crises Threaten Diabetes Program’s Success
ECHO-Chicago’s Complex Diabetes program has been effective in reducing wait times for diabetic care and helping patients manage the disease, but funding is at risk of running out.
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Are Contaminated Foods in Your Fridge?
The FDA is investigating two outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, but is not releasing information on the sources, leading experts to warn that consumers may not be aware of the risks.
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Is Your Measles Shot Still Doing its Job?
The American Medical Association is urging people to check their vaccination status, as the measles outbreak in the Southwestern U.S. continues to grow, with the CDC reporting 222 new cases nationwide.
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Nonprofit Orgs: Trump’s Blitz of Actions Puts Millions At Risk
Nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration for cutting federal funding, which they say is harming their clients and causing significant harm to Black communities.
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RFK Jr.: Black Kids on ADHD Drugs Should be ‘Re-parented’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns with his views on sending Black children to farms for “reparenting,” reminiscent of government-run separation policies and the child welfare system’s disproportionate impact on Black families.
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Experts Call B.S. on RFK Jr’s Views About Vaccines and Race
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination as the nation’s next Health and Human Services secretary has raised concerns about his history as an opponent of vaccines and opposition to processed food, which could exacerbate differences in health outcomes between Black and white Americans.