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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Disparities in ADHD Diagnosis and Collective Solutions
The rising cases of ADHD among children, particularly boys, has led to a need for educators to be prepared to meet their needs, as students of color are often over-disciplined and underdiagnosed, leading to a higher likelihood of being underserved by the education system.
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Why the ADHD Surge and Punishment of Black Students Could Be LinkedÂ
Black kids are misdiagnosed and over-policed, making it easy to make excuses about why we can’t teach them and why they can’t be successful. What some teachers see as disruptive […]
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Soul Food for Thought: How Diet Disparity Impacts Black Health in America
Black chefs and community leaders are reimagining soul food classics with a focus on healthier cooking methods and ingredients, while Black vegans are advocating for plant-based eating as a form of empowerment and liberation.
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Suicides Are Up Among Black Youths. Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Researchers studying suicide haven’t included enough Black people, but one study points the finger at a familiar cause for a rising rate among Black youths: racism. By Jennifer Porter Gore […]
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How ‘Medical Gaslighting’ Ignores Black Women With Long COVID
Black women who have experienced long COVID have reported experiencing medical gaslighting from healthcare providers, highlighting the need for improved bias in healthcare.
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‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” We Must Reach Our Own Understanding
By Terry Allen In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic where ‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” , we stand at a crucial juncture where the allocation of substantial settlement funds can make […]
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The Key to Better Credit Scores? Erasing Medical Debt
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black The negative impacts of medical debt on Americans could soon cease if the Biden-Harris administration succeeds in scrubbing medical bills from […]
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Seen But Not Heard: Black Moms Say Docs Ignore Their Needs
About one in five mothers with children younger than 18 reported mistreatment during pregnancy and delivery care, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Â
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Disparities in Overdose Deaths
By Scott Blair In 2020, overdose death rates increased by 44% for Black people compared to 2019 in the US. Comparatively, overdose death rates for white people rose 22%. Both […]
