Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the “silent killer” because its symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for common digestive or menstrual issues. However, for Black women, the silence surrounding this disease is compounded by a loud and persistent disparity in healthcare outcomes.
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Cannabis is poised to be a major issue in 2026, as a federal effort to lower its classification moves forward and some states face initiatives to roll back adult-use laws. In Florida, lawmakers are weighing changes to medical marijuana policy, and a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana failed to qualify for the November ballot.
In recent years, relaxers and other straightening products have also come under examination. Studies have linked frequent use of chemical hair relaxers and straighteners to a higher risk of uterine cancer, further fueling concerns about the long-term health impact of widely used hair products in Black communities.
Nearly 40 percent of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease by 2030 will be Black or Latino, a reality that places communities already burdened by health disparities at the center of one of the nation’s most urgent medical challenges. The projection arrives as a new campaign, AlzInColor, seeks to bring brain health conversations out of the shadows and into the homes, churches, clinics of Black and Latino neighborhoods across the country.
At first, his symptoms were thought to be a result of hypothyroidism. Then a severe systolic heart murmur was identified at a primary care appointment, and eventually, he was diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation.
By Stacy M. Brown Nearly 40 percent of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease by 2030 will be Black or Latino, a reality that places communities already…
Heart conditions seldom make their presence known with loud warnings or obvious signals. Often, it starts in a hushed manner–subtle changes in breathing, energy, or pace that can easily go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These first warning signs, though easy to miss, might be the body’s first subtle indicators that something isn’t quite right. Let’s explore how heart conditions can develop unnoticed, why early detection is critical, how recognizing even the slightest signs can mean the difference between preventing a crisis and experiencing one, and lifestyle adjustments that can reduce risk.
Heart health is often overlooked until warning signs appear. According to the National Institutes of Health, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting about 1 in 22 Americans and serving as a leading cause of stroke.
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We have cared for families, built communities, powered movements, and carried entire systems on our backs, often while navigating health outcomes that were worse than everyone else’s, with fewer answers as to why. Too often, when it comes to medical research, Black women have been discussed, compared, or referenced, but not meaningfully included.