Health

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

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

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

Christopher "Kid" Reid says that after his heart started failing last summer he was put on a waiting list for a replacement.

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

Loneliness disproportionately affects Black men due to cultural norms, stigma, and systemic barriers. Addressing this crisis requires supporting emotional expression and vulnerability.

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.

McDonald’s is facing a class-action lawsuit over its iconic McRib sandwich, with plaintiffs alleging that the product’s name and marketing are misleading. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claims that the McRib does not contain any actual rib meat, despite its name and rib-shaped patty. RELATED: McDonald’s […]

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. 

The actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr.'s passing is shedding light on heart health, something once viewed as an issue affecting older people.