The male loneliness epidemic is a growing public health crisis characterized by a lack of close friendships, emotional support, and meaningful social connections, which can be exacerbated by cultural expectations and structural stressors.
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Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
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Obesity and Dementia: A Growing Concern for Black Americans
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop dementia, and researchers have found that obesity may be a significant factor in accelerating cognitive decline, raising urgent questions about prevention and health equity in communities already disproportionately affected by both conditions.
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Prism Health North Texas to Expand HIV Prevention Efforts for Black and Latina Women
Prism Health North Texas has been awarded $400,000 in funding from the Gilead Foundation to hire a Community Health Worker to provide HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services to Black and Latina women in Dallas County.
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Breaking the Silence: Why Behavioral Health Care Matters in Our Community
Prism Health North Texas is encouraging North Texans to prioritize behavioral health and break the stigma surrounding therapy, counseling, and emotional support, offering culturally aware mental health services to meet patients where they are.
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More Than a Prescription: How Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy Keeps Care Close to Home
Prism Health North Texas operates full-service pharmacies in Oak Cliff, South Dallas, and Uptown, offering convenient access to quality care, prescription delivery, and integrated care coordination.
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A Fresh Start for Your Health: Dr. Saleh Musleh on Building Better Habits in the New Year
Dr. Saleh Musleh, DO, a primary care provider at the Worth Street Health Center, encourages Dallas families to prioritize their health in the new year by scheduling a primary care visit to discuss their goals and concerns.
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What’s Your Risk?
Parkland Health experts encourage people to learn about the risks of diabetes and take a 60-second risk assessment test to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
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Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets
Poets across the country are using their art form to promote racial healing, creating spaces for reflection, storytelling, and collective understanding through community programs, workshops, and open mics.
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ABC Wraps Month-long Campaign Screening Thousands for Heart Risks Nationwide
The Association of Black Cardiologists is urging renewed attention to the disparities in cardiovascular health that continue to affect Black Americans, despite overall cardiovascular deaths declining nationwide, and has launched the Cardiovascular Desert Initiative to provide education and access to care in areas with limited or no cardiologists.