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(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — The NAACP, along with Legal Defense Fund (LDF), National Action Network (NAN), the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute, sent a letter to shareholders at Tenet Healthcare Corporation urging them to support a proposal related to maternal health. […]

By Cindy Krischer Goodman | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel In the newest contract breakdown between a health insurer and a South Florida provider, Florida Blue policyholders may end up facing higher costs. Florida Blue has sent letters to 17,500 people in Broward County, notifying them that, as of July 1, Broward Health will become an out-of-network

If you’ve lived any amount of time on this earth, you’ve probably experienced a broken heart of some kind. Whether you got your heartbroken by a romantic relationship or even in a loss from a precious love one, getting your heart broken can be devastating. While there are physical ramifications to the emotional feelings you

WLRN Public Media | By Natalie La Roche Pietri As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration programs, some voters on the left are taking out their frustrations not only on his administration — but also on Latinos who supported him. In Miami-Dade County, which is majority Hispanic, 55% of voters favored Trump. In Doral, home

Previously, the only FDA-approved methods for detecting amyloid were invasive tests of spinal fluid or expensive PET scans. By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease. The test can aid doctors

As of now, there is no definitive cure for ulcerative colitis or UC, a chronic disease of the large intestine (colon) in which inflammation brought on by a vulnerable immune response creates sores or ulcers in the lining of the colon. The chronic condition affects more 800,000 Americans and recent research shows that “westernized” populations

Everything changes with time. That’s true with any and everything on the planet. Whether it be your home, your family dynamics or your body, everything changes over time. And one of most prized parts of our body, our genitals, change too. As people age, genital changes occur due to hormonal shifts, primarily impacting vaginal tissue

Drug companies in the U.S. are able to price medications higher in the U.S. because the country’s drug market operates as a fragmented system where companies negotiate with individual insurers or pharmacy benefit managers. By MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump incorrectly placed the blame for high prescription drug prices in the U.S. on foreign nations,

Peeing too much? While there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for how often or how much someone should pee, according to the Cleveland Clinic, you may be wondering whether you suffer from an overactive bladder. The condition, which affects an estimated 33 million Americans, represents a collection of symptoms that can take you away from your normal routine, including: Urgency: failure

Diabetes is a major health concern in Black communities, affecting millions of us and our loved ones. Whether it’s type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance, managing blood sugar levels can feel overwhelming—especially when food is such an important part of our culture. From Sunday dinners to family reunions, food is more than just nourishment; it’s