A Supreme Court case could lead to the end of a central component of the Affordable Care Act, potentially causing millions of Americans to avoid ACA-mandated free screening and services for preventable diseases, which could increase health disparities in Black communities.
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7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and de-stress this spring by engaging in activities such as touch grass, unplug to replenish, breathe and stretch, curate spring reading, share a meal at home, tend to their temple, and practice mini moments of mindfulness.
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The Truth About Black America’s HIV Crisis
Black Americans make up 37% of new HIV diagnoses, with Black youth and Black women being disproportionately affected, and only 22% of PrEP users are in the South, where HIV rates are highest.
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The Joys of Black Hair
Black hair has been a source of culture and pride, but also a target of discrimination and discrimination, with the CROWN Act now passed in 27 states to protect Black hair.
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Things You Wish You Knew about Menopause
Menopause is often a taboo topic, with many women not being educated about it in school, leading to a lack of awareness and understanding of its symptoms and phases.
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15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law 15 years ago, has improved access to health insurance, lowered premiums, and covered a range of out-of-pocket costs, including reproductive health care, but its impact has been limited by institutional racism and the Hyde Amendment.
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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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Will lawmakers let Texas’ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?
Texas lawmakers are considering bills to lift restrictions on the state’s maternal mortality review committee, allowing them to review abortion-related deaths and near-misses, and to improve confidentiality and timeliness of their work.
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With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in decades, and rural communities are struggling with outdated infrastructure, a lack of primary care providers, and long distances between testing sites and laboratories, highlighting the need for more proactive public health efforts.
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10 Ways to Cope with the Collective Depression (Without Losing Your Sanity)
To cope with the collective depression caused by the constant barrage of bad news, it is important to take breaks, practice mindfulness, surround yourself with positive people, and find ways to laugh and enjoy life.