Health

by Jade Curtis For many years, mental health has been taboo to discuss in the Black community. There is a correlation between Black mental and physical health. A panel discusses this relationship and provides tips to […]

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated […]

Coronavirus variants, including the very contagious omicron variant, continue to spread, particularly in areas with low rates of community COVID-19 vaccination and among populations such as children under 5 who cannot yet be vaccinated.  For […]

By Mike Cason  Women in Alabama who qualify for Medicaid during pregnancy will have coverage for a year after giving birth under the state’s new budget, an extension of the coverage that has ended after 60 […]

By Ruth Serven Smith  First grade students at Cedar Hill Elementary thought their teacher, Tracy Hodges, was playing a joke on them at first. They became worried, though, after she was unresponsive for a few moments […]

 by Cara Jones Health risks tied to obesity are often serious, with new research showing it boosts odds for heart failure among older women, especially those who go through menopause later than usual. Women whose periods […]

by Jessica Daniels The pressure to end the mask mandate “This is obviously a disappointing decision,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday, adding that the federal government will continue to recommend wearing masks in […]

Older Black American cancer patients have higher rates of frailty and disability than their white peers, which may help explain why Black patients also have higher cancer death rates, new research suggests. The researchers noted […]

3 Things On Your Tongue You Should Pay Attention To We all have one, but how much do you really know about your tongue? You might be surprised to learn your tongue can tell you some interesting […]