Black Health
Actress Angela Bassett arrives at FX's 'American Horror Story' 100th Episode Celebration held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on October 26, 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Angela Bassett Joins Diabetes Awareness Initiative

Actress Angela Bassett has teamed up with two health-focused organizations to spread awareness about diabetes.
by NewsOne Staff
12.21.19
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Why Racism Should Be Treated As Health Risk

As a society we cannot afford to perpetuate health inequities by undermining or disguising the biological impact of racism.
by April Thames
10.21.19
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Chicago Nonprofit Aims To Combat Diabetes Epidemic

A new Chicago-based nonprofit is aiming to combat diabetes within the Black community.
by NewsOne Staff
08.11.19
Planned Parenthood Protests Trump Administration's Title X Rule Change
Court Strips Planned Parenthood Of Government Funding

A federal appeals court upheld an Ohio law that strips Planned Parenthood of government funding.
by NewsOne Staff
03.13.19
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Luke Perry's Death Raises Awareness About Strokes

Actor Luke Perry died at age 52 from a stroke, which takes the lives of African-Americans at a statistically higher…
by Nigel Roberts
03.05.19
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HIV And African Americans: New Study Highlights Treatment

New research is making rounds.
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.18.18
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How Religion Impacts Efforts To Lower Blood Pressure

A study suggested that practicing religion can improve efforts to reduce hypertension in Black people.
10.10.18
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Chance The Rapper Supports Chicago’s Mental Health Services

Chance the Rapper announced that he will be donating $1 million to better the mental health care resources in Chicago.
10.08.18
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Study: Black Children Suicide Rate Higher Than Whites

Black lives matter.
05.22.18
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Everything To Know About Ebola Outbreak In Congo

A vaccine will be offered.
05.18.18
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Disease That Caused Barbara Bush's Death Kills Blacks

Here's the 411 on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
04.18.18
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HBCUs Launch Global Initiative For Disease Prevention Research

The Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College in Tennessee, and the University of Zambia have joined forces to further…
04.14.18
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