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[ April 29, 2026 ] Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy — 159-year-old HBCU owes up to $100 million and drops accreditation fight Sports
[ April 29, 2026 ] Black Americans are losing nearly 15 percentage points more sleep than white Americans — and the health toll is enormous Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] A new once-daily weight loss pill is now available — no injections, no food restrictions, starting at $149 a month Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Colorectal cancer is striking people in their 30s and 40s — and doctors cannot fully explain why Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Hidden stress — not the kind you can see — may be quietly stealing your memory as you age Health

Alabama pharmacists move to protect medication used to treat ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage

March 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Swetlik Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Dobbs ruling overturning landmark case Roe v. Wade in June 2022, Alabamians have struggled with confusing policies relating to reproductive health, including threats of prosecution. In January, […]

The 5 Alabama counties with the highest rates of diabetes

February 22, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Stacker.com Diabetes rates have been on the rise for the last two decades, and show no sign of abating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 11.3% of the U.S. population suffers from diabetes—though […]

Black History of Health: Roxie Roker

February 22, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Jasmine Browley Lenny Kravitz has shared that Johnny Cash held him when he learned of his mother’s death in 1995. He was so pained that he wrote a song about the moment. It begins as […]

Alabama offers at-home testing for sexually transmitted diseases

February 22, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore A program for at-home testing for sexually transmitted diseases will continue in Alabama in 2023. The Alabama Department of Public Health has renewed its STD/HIV home specimen collection kit program. The initiative, a […]

Black History of Health: Jackie Robinson

February 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Jasmine Browley Famous for his kind and cool demeanor in the face of cruel racial insults while playing for the MLB, Jackie Robinson cemented himself as not only a sports icon but a moral leader. […]

The ‘Father of Modern Gynecology’ Performed Shocking Experiments on Enslaved Women

February 8, 2023 Bouldin 0

BRYNN HOLLAND His use of Black bodies as medical test subjects falls into a history that includes the Tuskegee syphilis experiment and Henrietta Lacks. Few medical doctors have been as lauded—and loathed—as James Marion Sims. […]

Black History of Health: Nat King Cole

February 8, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Jasmine Browley Nat “King” Cole was indeed a royal figure in American popular music during the golden age of jazz. The classic jazz pianist, composer, and singer had the world at his fingertips from earning […]

Ivey: New Birmingham crisis center is a ‘game changer’ for those struggling with mental health

February 8, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Heather Gann As the state grapples with increasing mental health needs, a new facility moved Birmingham one step closer to being able to provide more care space on Tuesday. This week the Jefferson, Blount, […]

Alabama hospitals say they face an ‘existential crisis’ after COVID, ask state for financial help

February 8, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Ramsey Archibald The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a blow to Alabama hospitals in terms of finances, say healthcare officials, who are now predicting nearly 15 hospitals around the state are in danger of closing. They are […]

Alabama near the top in U.S. for obesity rate, getting heavier

January 25, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Ramsey Archibald The United States has an obesity problem, and it’s getting worse. The obesity rate has climbed in every single state and the District of Columbia over the past decade. But even as the […]