By James E. Causey | USC Center for Health Journalism My grandmother, Ruth Anderson, was a single mother raising my dad before she met Orelious Pinkney while shopping downtown in Gloster, Mississippi. Pinkney courted my grandmother for less than a month before he asked for her hand in marriage. He called it love at first […]
Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / Shutterstock.com By Amber Dance | Center for Health Journalism Black people feel left out of weight-loss drug craze. Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have rapidly surged in popularity, but the benefits aren’t being distributed equally, reports Anissa Durham in a Word In Black–STAT collaboration. “Many Black Americans … worry that their […]
You asked for it and it is happening! Summer Group Wellness Coaching is Starting in June. Saturdays: June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Click here to view all the details. SESSION #1 – I WANT TO BE HEALTHY -WHERE DO I START? SESSION #2 – MEAL PLANNING – WHAT DO I EAT? SESSION #3 – […]
By PAHO Washington, DC, 24 May 2024 (PAHO)- As a result of the increase in cases of dengue fever in the southern hemisphere and the beginning of the season of increased transmission in the northern hemisphere, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges countries of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean to strengthen preventive measures […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Fizkes / shutterstock.com Workplace wellness and mental health have increasingly become important topics in modern work culture. The conversation has evolved from being centered around physical wellness programs to incorporating a more holistic view that addresses emotional, psychological, and mental well-being. This shift is driven by increased awareness of […]
Editorial credit: Sir Endipity / Shutterstock.com By Korin Miller | health.com More than 54,000 boxes of East West Tea Company tea have been recalled due to traces of pesticides detected in one of the company’s organic teas, according to a notice shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).1 The company’s Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Government of Barbados It is difficult to capture in words the impact Charles Grant has had on the development of journalism in Barbados. Quite literally, his passing marks the end of an era in photojournalism as for decades, his ability to capture the essence of Barbados in photography […]
By Cait Smith | Center for American Progress On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a landmark rule updating Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits federally funded health programs and services from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. The new rule codifies […]
Photo courtesy: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Office President By SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Office President The 7th Annual TRANSPORT (Translational Program of Health Disparities Research Training) Symposium, held on March 22, 2024, with the theme “Advancing Health Equity Research: Building Partnerships between Academia, Community, and Government,” marked a significant milestone, celebrated the 20th […]
By Janet Howard In the vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, the role of grandparents shines as a beacon of tradition, wisdom, and unconditional love. Their presence transcends mere familial ties, embodying a reservoir of heritage, oral history, and timeless values. Caribbean grandparents are pillars of strength, guardians of ancestral knowledge, and custodians of cherished customs. […]