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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf selected Johnson as the fourth person to lead the health department since the start of the…
The research suggests that ongoing health risks in vulnerable communities are at least partly tied to historical structural racism.
A judge voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.
Oprah Winfrey will partner with the Smithsonian channel on a documentary and other initiatives to explore racial inequities in healthcare.
A new study finds breakthrough COVID cases more likely to occur in pregnant people who have been vaccinated against the…
U.S. health officials are beginning to grapple with how to keep COVID vaccines updated to best protect Americans from COVID…
Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, Serena Williams details the series of complications that almost ended her life in childbirth.
Research finds a nearly unbreakable chemical compound known as PFAS can expose humans to health problems, including a higher risk…
The actress-director is raising awareness about endometrial cancer—the most common type of uterine cancer—through the Spot Her campaign.
"The State of Black America and COVID-19"Â warns Blacks aren't being studied enough in trials, treatment programs and registries.
Dr. Aletha Maybank found herself the victim of threats so vile that the American Medical Association (AMA) hired a security…
I saw this TikTok that started off really cute and sweet, but as it unfolded, I realized it was saying…
The National Institutes of Health are studying the long-term effects of COVID-19 on children, including repeat infections.
The Black Directors Health Equity partnered with Deloitte Health Care to design a playbook to guide efforts to address health…
Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through April 18.
I developed pretty early in life. I remember the shame I felt. I was 12 years old. I was wearing a…
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey is using her platform to share her experience with uterine fibroids.
The death toll, compiled by Johns Hopkins University, stood at 5.9 million Sunday morning underscoring that the pandemic is far…
While Black History Month 2022 focused on Black health and wellness, we must remain committed to our wholeness beyond these…
As 80% of Black women will experience fibroids in their lifetime, an over-the-counter contraceptive may offer much-needed relief.