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What RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Means for Black Well-Being

Photo Credit Gage Skidmore/Flickr By Jennifer Porter Gore Overview: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office...

Dementia: The Silent Epidemic Stealing Our Loved Ones

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia, yet awareness and early intervention remain low (Photo Credit Aalok Soni/baseimage). BHM Our Voices: Viewpoints on...

Understanding and Managing Chronic Diseases: A Guide for the Black Community

When you think of chronic diseases, consider conditions like heart attacks, cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure—illnesses that we or our families may have...

Get to the Heart of the Matter With Early ATTR-CM Diagnosis in the Black Community 

Former NBA player and coach Don Chaney was diagnosed with the hereditary form of a rare, life-threatening condition of ATTR-CM. Chaney spoke during the...

Medicaid Recipients Left with Few Options As More Physicians Decline.

Amid a pandemic, the number of physicians who will accept Medicaid insurance is declining. Medicaid provides health insurance to many low-income eligible Americans. African...

Celebrating the Holiday Season Healthy and Safe.

With the current surge in coronavirus cases, it is imperative to take care of our health and stay safe during the holiday season.  Winter...

Black Girl Magic, Black Doctors Matter: Fighting for Justice and COVID-19

People are gathering in full force to fight for justice for African American victims of police brutality. The display of unity is an astounding...

Naturally Boosting Your Immune System to Stay Healthy All Year.

The summer season comes with many challenges. Changes in the weather may lead to a weakened resistance to germs.  As the world still fights...

Deadly Diseases That Strike Blacks More

Health care disparities heighten disease differences between Black and white Americans. It’s been established that there are several deadly diseases that Blacks have a greater...

Black Health Rx: Finding A Cure For America's Health Disparities

        This article is part of a Huffington Post series examining the state of Black America. To read more, click...

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