Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk
The Trump administration’s firing of CDC staff who worked on the contraception guidelines has left a gap in the safe prescribing of birth control for women with medical conditions, potentially putting their health at risk.
Posted inHealth
JFK Jr., Vaccine Skeptic, Ramps Up COVID Risks For Black People
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended the government’s recommendation that children and healthy pregnant women get vaccinated for COVID-19, despite clear evidence of the harm it would do to millions, especially the Black community.
Posted inHealth
It’s Not an Epidemic — Black Autistic Students Need Support
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was criticized for stigmatizing people with autism and spreading falsehoods about the disorder, while experts say the increase in autism diagnoses nationwide is due to improved identification and support, not an “epidemic”.
Posted inOpinion
Thriving, Not Surviving: The New Black Agenda
Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 energized demands for police accountability, support for Black-owned businesses, and addressing the black-white wage gap, but a long-term movement is needed to make lasting change, focusing on factors such as home and business ownership, income, education, gun violence, family structure, and healthy and clean environments.
Posted inFood
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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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.
Posted inElection 2024
Trump Executive Order Could Push Up Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike drug prices for millions of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing Biden’s efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the ACA.
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Make sure the men in your life take care of their health
Men are advised to visit their doctor regularly and be aware of symptoms of potentially serious conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19, according to the CDC.
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Why the ADHD Surge and Punishment of Black Students Could Be Linked
by Joseph Williams What some teachers see as disruptive behavior in Black children closely tracks broader symptoms of attention-deficit disorder When a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report last […]