Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! A time to shine a light on early detection, survivor stories, and the communities most impacted by the disease. For Black women, the fight hits especially close. While Black women don’t get breast cancer more often than white women, they are 40% more likely to die from it, and […]
Happy Woman Crush Wednesday, ladies! Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, and if you’re like most of us, “working out” might not exactly be on your daily agenda. Don’t worry—we got you! Here are three funny and practical ways to celebrate today that’ll get you moving without leaving your comfort zone. 1. Learn […]
Yesterday marked the first day of fall which also signals the start of cold season. Cooler weather, indoor gatherings, and sudden temperature changes make our bodies more susceptible to sniffles, sore throats, and congestion. Luckily, there are simple home remedies you can use to fight off a cold before it takes over your week. 1. […]
Environmental racism is defined as environmental injustice that occurs within a racialized context, both in practice and policy.
A 60-year-old man was treated for bromide poisoning after following a recommendation from ChatGPT, according to a case report in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Hoping to cut salt from his meals, the man turned to the AI tool for advice. It suggested sodium bromide, a compound more commonly used in pesticides, as a substitute. […]
For decades, birth control has been a woman’s responsibility, but that could be changing. A new hormone-free pill for men, called YCT-529, has just cleared its first safety trial in humans, bringing us one step closer to a daily “male pill.” YCT-529 works by blocking a vitamin A compound that’s essential for sperm production, temporarily […]
I’m a big advocate for mental health because I know firsthand how important it is to prioritize your emotional and mental well-being. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Brown, and other communities of color. This month isn’t just […]
Experts, including practitioners and organizers from Healing Justice and Disability Justice, have raised concerns about algorithmic bias.
It has been a very long journey in the ongoing fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and now it appears we might be one step closer towards our goal
Knowing how to identify the signs of a stroke can make all the difference, and for me, it’s personal. A close family member recently suffered a stroke, and it reminded me how critical quick action is. A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, and every minute counts. The easiest […]
Often referred to as 'gas station heroin,' tianeptine is raising red flags among health officials for its opioid-like effects.
The ruling specifically targets executive orders Trump issued tying federal funding to an organization’s DEI efforts.