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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dept. of Health and Human Services
November 16, 2024
Trump announced Thursday he’ll nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of the Health and Human Services Department.
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November 5, 2024
According to researchers, less sugar in early childhood and in the womb can decrease the risk of diabetes and high…
Walking pneumonia, walking pneumonia spike, walking pneumonia in children, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
October 30, 2024
Cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise in children. Physicians and experts weigh in on what this means.
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October 28, 2024
The end of daylight saving time means setting your clock back an hour before bed, but some health experts say…
Conjoined twins Amari and Javar Ruffin, theGrio.com
October 11, 2024
On Aug. 21, a surgical team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia operated for eight hours to separate Amari and Javar…
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May 20, 2024
Novo Nordisk, which produces Ozempic, has launched a study to analyze a reduced desire for alcohol and its side effects…
Viola Fletcher Tulsa Race Massacre
May 15, 2024
Viola Fletcher, the oldest surviving witness of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, turned celebrated her 110th birthday on May 5.
Arthur Gillespie double lung transplant
May 14, 2024
A Chicago police captain underwent a successful double lung transplant after being diagnosed with lung cancer and COVID-19 four years…
table salt linked to stomach cancer symptoms
May 13, 2024
A recent study found that consuming excessive amounts of table salt can increase a person's risk of stomach cancer by…
Ozempic for weight loss
May 10, 2024
The results of a recently conducted KFF poll is highlighting how many people have used Ozempic or a similar drug…
Derick and Anya Cook
February 8, 2024
My wife nearly died after Florida’s abortion ban kept her from getting the critical care she needed. This is not…
how does racism affect brain
January 26, 2024
Researchers have discovered that experiencing racism actually has the ability to physically change a person's brain, NPR reports.
Free dental care Black men
December 11, 2023
A free dental clinic that aims to improve the health and wellness of Black men has opened in the Madison,…
November 29, 2023
A new study has found that the Type 2 diabetes medication Mounjaro is more effective than Ozempic when it comes…
Ozempic weight loss
October 7, 2023
A new study shows that GLP-1 injectables, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Saxenda, could cause severe digestive complications.
DJ Casper Cha Cha Slide
August 8, 2023
DJ Casper, the man behind the iconic "Cha Cha Slide," has passed away at the age of 58 following a…
Melanoma in Black men
July 12, 2023
Researchers have found that melanoma is more prominent and deadly in Black men, who develop the disease in uncommon places.
June 26, 2023
A stress-free delivery may be more challenging for pregnant Black women, who top those who lack the necessary resources to…
Russell Okung weight loss
June 8, 2023
Russell Okung opening up on Twitter about his 40-day, water-only weight-loss journey has concerned experts advising against it.
May 28, 2023
Pfizer received full approval on Thursday for its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid that’s been the go-to treatment against the coronavirus.