Extreme heat can be fatal without hydration and breaks. Black student-athletes living in Southern states are at a higher risk.
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It can be hard to tell what’s true on the internet. Follow these tips to make sure you are reading and sharing factual health information.
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California’s reparations package proposes $1.2 million in payments to eligible Black residents. Here’s how that money could change lives.
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Respiratory syncytial virus is a common illness that causes cold-like symptoms. But for premature babies and those with lung issues, RSV can be fatal.
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A new GoodRx Health report found that more than 16 million Black Americans live in counties that have limited or no access to cardiologists.
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Black folks are disproportionately impacted by plastic pollution. Although we may not be able to avoid plastic pollution, there are simple steps we can take to reduce our plastic intake.
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Black folks are 40% more likely to die from colon cancer. But seven years after diagnosis, Derrick Cameron tells why he keeps fighting.
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Buprenorphine helps diminish withdrawal symptoms and cravings of individuals with opioid use disorder. But its controversial background makes it difficult to access.
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Research from the Urban Institute shows the intersection of poverty, chronic illness, and housing instability keeps Black children from thriving.
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