By, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: PhotoRedHeart / Shutterstock.com A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one? Many of the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections such as influenza A or B and the virus that causes COVID-19 all employ similar tactics. They […]
Editorial Credit: Sunti Teapia/ shuttertstock.com Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-09) introduced the bipartisan Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act to ensure individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, continue to have access to private health care. The legislation follows the 2022 Supreme Court ruling, Marietta […]
Introduction The United States remains a prime destination for international music artists, songwriters, and music producers looking to showcase their talent, collaborate with other creatives, or participate in live performances. Whether an artist is coming for a single concert, a multi-city tour, or extended professional engagements, understanding U.S. immigration laws and identifying the most appropriate […]
By: Mohamed Q. Amin, CaribbeanEqualityProject.org| Photo courtesy: Richard Louissaint Brooklyn, NY: On Monday, September 2, Caribbean Equality Project, as the leading organization of the Queer Caribbean Liberation Collective, the only LGBTQ+ contingent in the 2024 West Indian Day Parade, marched to demand action, accountability, and justice in response to a string of murders of transgender […]
By Leo Gilling | Photo courtesy: Stacy Clarke. In a recent social media statement, I compared Stacy Clarke, the Superintendent of Toronto Police who was recently sanctioned for misconduct, to the national heroes of her homeland, Jamaica: Paul Bogle and Sam Sharpe. I did so for valid reasons, as the recent issues involving Stacy reflect […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Mia Studio / shuterstock.com As the world continues to grapple with the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases, Mpox serves as a reminder of the importance of global cooperation, scientific innovation, and equitable access to healthcare. By working together, the global community can prevent Mpox from becoming the […]
By Linda Nwoke | Editorial Credit: Steve Sanchez / Shutterstock.com As part of the healthcare reform, the United States government expanded the Medicaid program, providing healthcare access for millions of low-income Americans with limited or no coverage. However, a notable shift described as a ‘great unwinding’ is unfolding within the program, evidenced in the gradual […]
Photos courtesy: Lyndon Taylor By Lyndon Taylor In the heart of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, amidst the clamor of city life, Dwight O’Neal Edwards, affectionately known as ‘Weezy,’ wields his shears with a precision honed by determination and a belief in self. As a doting dad, actor, podcast host, entrepreneur and a star in the barbering […]
By Howard Dean The extreme heat that recently blanketed the United States is a clear sign of climate change. But rising temperatures are fueling more than just hotter summers. Climate change is contributing to the spread of drug-resistant infections. And alarmingly, the medicines we use to fight those pathogens are losing their effectiveness. Antimicrobial resistance, […]
By Madona Azar | The Conversation Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat in the liver. Formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, this condition affects 1 in 4 people worldwide. Among those with type 2 diabetes, insulin […]