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Robert F. Smith Launches Prostate Cancer Initiative

Businessman Robert F. Smith is leading an effort to address racial disparities surrounding prostate cancer.
by NewsOne Staff
09.02.21
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Blacks' Involvement Urged For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Black medical professionals chime in on treating the coronavirus.
by Royce Dunmore
09.07.21
8 itemsGov. Brian Kemp Slammed After COVID-19 Stats On Black People Are Released

Gov. Brian Kemp Slammed After COVID-19 Stats On…

Folks point out that he stole an election and now he's "stealing" Black people's life.
by Royce Dunmore
09.08.21
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Van Jones Criticizes Black 'Lifestyle Choices' Amid COVID

The news pundit is once again called out for a problematic stance.
by Royce Dunmore
09.08.21
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NAACP Rips Trump's Response To Coronavirus For Blacks

President Derrick Johnson releases a statement.
by Royce Dunmore
09.08.21
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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
03.31.20
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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
04.29.21
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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
03.29.20
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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
03.28.20
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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 nigelroberts1
03.28.20
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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.
by nigelroberts1
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.
by NewsOne Staff
10.08.18
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Study: Black Children Suicide Rate Higher Than Whites

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

A vaccine will be offered.
by Clarissa Hamlin
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.
by Clarissa Hamlin
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…
by NewsOne Staff
04.14.18
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Why Black Mothers And Babies Are In Crisis

Lives are hanging in the balance.
by Clarissa Hamlin
04.13.18
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Wendy Williams Returns To Talk Show

Black health matters.
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.19.18
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Cheeseburgers Dropped From McDonald's Happy Meal Menu

Mickey D's is getting a menu makeover.
by Clarissa Hamlin
02.15.18
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