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December 14, 2022
Dr. Biden, along with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, welcomed 21 spouses of African leaders to discuss shared interests in combating…
November 29, 2022
U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a battle with colorectal cancer, his office said. He was 61.
November 12, 2022
Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, will be freed from prison on medical parole on Dec. 16.
November 4, 2022
The mayor of Houston has revealed that he underwent six weeks of radiation treatment over the summer following a bone…
October 25, 2022
 Mary J. Blige joined Jill Biden and the American Cancer Society to announce national meetings on breast and cervical cancer.
Black hair products cancer
October 18, 2022
A first-of-its-kind study finds an increased risk of certain cancers for Black women who use chemical hair products.
October 15, 2022
Mutombo spent 18 seasons in the NBA, playing for Denver, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, New York and the then-New Jersey Nets.
October 14, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has evidence that Black residents in an industrial section of Louisiana face an increased risk of…
September 2, 2022
NeNe Leakes paid tribute to her late husband Gregg on Sept. 1, which marked the first anniversary of his death.
September 2, 2022
Brown, the "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." star, helms the video series "Survivorship Today,'" created by Bristol Myers Squibb.
how to lower cancer risk by stopping ultra-processed foods
September 1, 2022
Two new studies have found that consuming too much ultra-processed food can lead to an increase in cancer or, even…
July 24, 2022
“As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season,” Metchie said in a statement…
May 20, 2022
Cancer death rates have steadily declined among Black people but remain higher than in other racial and ethnic groups.
May 5, 2022
A recent study uncovers links between an aggressive form of uterine cancer and its disproportionate impact on black women.
April 17, 2022
News anchor Shatanya Clarke of NBC-affiliated KFDX-TV in Wichita Falls, Texas has died following a battle with brain cancer.
April 2, 2022
Research finds a nearly unbreakable chemical compound known as PFAS can expose humans to health problems, including a higher risk…
Meagan Good
March 31, 2022
The actress-director is raising awareness about endometrial cancer—the most common type of uterine cancer—through the Spot Her campaign.
Virgil Abloh
March 27, 2022
Limited edition sneaker designs autographed by the late Virgil Abloh receive auction bids upwards of $10,000.
Spotify's Inaugural Secret Genius Awards hosted by Lizzo
March 15, 2022
Mike Mora, photographer and husband of Grammy-nominated singer Kelis, has died after a bout with stomach cancer at age 37
March 12, 2022
Traci Braxton, the singer and younger sister of Toni Braxton, has reportedly died of Esophageal cancer, aged 50.