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FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease

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Over 23 million Americans have been kicked off Medicaid since pandemic protections ended. As a nation, we must do better.

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Do multivitamins keep people alive longer? New research says no

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Black children could be more at risk of developing an addiction to ultra-processed foods

Scientists and experts are calling for ultraprocessed foods to come with warning labels.
/ June 28, 2024
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NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin revealed his wife is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s. Here’s what that means

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin discussed his wife’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a condition that disproportionately affects Black Americans.
/ June 27, 2024
Kidney transplants, Kidney transplant recipients, Kidney donors, Black kidney transplants, Black kidney donors, Black health, kidney disease, medical discrimination, theGrio.com

Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away — a bioethicist explains why

Despite high demand, Black donor kidneys are more often discarded, due to a flawed system that erroneously considers them less viable post-transplant.
/ June 27, 2024
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Today is National HIV Testing Day and this Black organization wants you to think of testing as self-care

The National Black Justice Coalition is among many organizations urging the public to learn their status this National HIV Testing…
/ June 27, 2024
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Kandi Burruss tried Ozempic and was ‘depressed’ when she ‘didn’t lose any weight’

Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss is opening up about her experience with the drug Ozempic.
/ June 26, 2024
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Journalist LZ Granderson shares HIV diagnosis and journey

“It was a lot like coming out, and I felt myself apologizing a lot…for keeping secrets,” LZ Granderson said, reflecting…
/ June 25, 2024
Black maternal health, Black maternal mortality rate, hypertension during pregnancy, Black hypertension rates, theGrio.com

Hypertension is rising in Black and Indigenous pregnant people but treatment is not 

A new study discovered hypertension doubled in Black and Indigenous pregnant people, raising concerns around treatment.
/ June 24, 2024