By Scott Blair Two and a half years ago, Heather Elizabeth-Brown tested positive for COVID-19, and since then, her life has been torn apart. Originally, Brown went into the hospital […]
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Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Begin With The Research
By Melba Newsome Improving lung cancer outcomes in Black communities will take more than lowering the screening age, experts say. Disparities are present in everything from the studies that inform […]
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Cancer & Lung Cancer Statistics In the US & Texas
By Scott Blair The state of Texas has 48.6% new lung cancer cases per 100,000 citizens each year. We are 10th among all states, which over the past five years, […]
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StellaVia uses “Fashionable Science” for Women to Manage Menopause
By Jess Washington Let’s be honest, we don’t talk enough about menopause. Growing up as young women, we are prepped about our physical body transformation, we are talked to about […]
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Eating Disorders in the Black Community
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black People of color, especially Black Americans, are significantly less likely to receive help for eating issues, despite suffering from them as […]
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The Afiya Center Celebrates The Grand Opening of new Dallas Office and Future Birth and Wellness Center
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Join The Afiya Center as they celebrate this milestone for reproductive rights in Texas Who: The Afiya Center along with featured speakers: What: Grand opening of The Afiya […]
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Period Poverty (US & Texas)
Scott Blair discusses poverty, its impact on periods and how the problem trickles into crucial areas of a persons life.
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The Unseen Form of Abuse
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black Before domestic abusers physically hit or beat their partners, Katina Davis says they often verbally demean you. They say things that […]
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Texas Recasts Sex Education Standards to Battle Teen Pregnancy
by Kaiser Health News Originally appeared in Word in Black This fall, school districts across Texas are marking a shift to what educators call an “abstinence-plus” curriculum — the first […]
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Diabetes I: the Black Community, Diet and Accessibility to Food
A look at the issue of Type I Diabetes in the Black community, our increased risk, and what can be done to minimize risk to the condition.