Health - Page 7

How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were eight reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, […]

Black family caregivers face many challenges including a vital need for support, and it is a battle that should no be silent.

A closer look at Shigella, the bacterial infection that's becoming more prevalent and demanding attention from the medical community.

According to the latest CDC data, Black Americans account for 40% of people living with HIV despite being only 13% of the population.

In smaller Southern cities like Albany, patients often face long waits for screenings, referrals, and specialist appointments. 

The recent death of rapper Chino XL was determined to have been a suicide, drawing attention to the rate at which Black people are taking their own lives.

Black men deserve health care that feels safe and affirming with doctors who listen and systems that protect them.

While recent policy shifts and healthcare initiaties aim to address inequities, questions remain about their efficacy and reach.

Will Greenfield depends on skilled nurses, respiratory therapy, home health aides, ventilators, and adaptive equipment.

The Black maternal health crisis in Houston cannot be understood solely as a healthcare failure; it is a reproductive justice crisis.

For Black workers, increased premiums will show up directly in their paychecks as higher premium contributions, reduced benefits, and slower wage growth. 

Millions of Americans are facing rising costs and being uninsured due to the Republican Party letting COVID-era subsidies for the ACA expire.