We talked to a top doctor to get his strategies. by Kelly Glass Colorectal cancer is the third-most-common cancer in American men, and Black men have a more than 20…
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Black babies are more likely to survive when cared for by Black doctors, study finds
by N’dea Yancey-Bragg Black newborns are more likely to survive during childbirth when cared for by Black doctors, according to a new study. In the United States, Black babies die…
Fix MAAPP Loan Terms -Protect Black Communities
Black Communities Disproportionately Struggle with COVID-19 Howard Castay, Jr., Board Member, Teche Action Clinics The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly devastating impact on Black communities nationwide. According to the CDC,…
A COVID-19 Vaccine by January?
Here’s Why It’s Possible But Not Likely Some government and business officials are expressing hope that a vaccine against COVID-19 could be ready as early as January. Experts say that…
Managing Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
From the Black Women’s Health Imperative These are stressful times in the age of COVID-19. We are all facing the fears and anxiety of what’s next. We are losing friends and…
Why Sleep Is the Clean-Up Crew for Your Brain
Sheila Ohlsson Walker Ph.D. To boost mood, mental wellness and physical health, make sure to get your zzz’s! THE BASICS More than good old fashioned beauty sleep!Source: iStock / Getty,…
Are Essential Workers at Social Gunpoint
Sit Still Sit Quiet by Jordan RockPart 3 Let me take this opportunity to talk about the bizarre experience of living during a global pandemic, and about how it relates…
Opening Up America Again
Opening Up America Again President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state…