Idiopathic Hypersomnia [or IH] is an extremely rare of sleep disorder that almost nobody has heard of. People who deal with this particular condition face many challenges, not only trying […]
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Here are some key health policies that will and will not change with the COVID-19 public health emergency’s end
By Lauren Liebhaber Originally appeared in Stacker Spencer Platt // Getty Images Here are some key health policies that will and will not change with the COVID-19 public health emergency’s […]
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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 […]
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What you need to know about vacation health kits
By Raven Jordan April is only the beginning of spring and summer travel season, just in time for a vacation away from the constant flow of work. But don’t forget […]
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Food insecurity is declining in the US, but for those with the least access to food, little has changed in 15 years
By Lauren Liebhaber Ground Picture // Shutterstock Food insecurity is declining in the US, but for those with the least access to food, little has changed in 15 years More […]
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The Impact of Hunger on K-12 Education
Food impacts many aspects of life, and one of the most significant effects food (or lack thereof) has is on education. Students who are inadequately fed don’t have the same […]
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Controversial Drug Helps Treat Opioid Addiction (But Can You Get It?)
By Scott Blair The latest data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) shows that Blacks are experiencing the highest increase in opioid overdose deaths in America. The CDC says […]
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Inequities in HIV for Black Americans
There has been a long-lasting history of medical inequities due to race in the United States, from gynecological procedures developed using unanesthetized bodies of Black women to less pain medication […]
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Biden Issues Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA In 2022, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra implemented actions to improve maternal health and reduce health disparities, and this year, […]
Dallas Arboretum Presents Third Annual Black Heritage Celebration on May 6 and 7
The Dallas Arboretum announces the third annual Black Heritage Celebration (BHC), presented by Bank of America, is set for Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 in the 66-acre garden […]
