At the same PSA level, Black men are more likely to have prostate cancer...
Newswise — Black men in the United States are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men, and after diagnosis, they’re more likely...
What happens when nurses are hired like Ubers
By Colin Lecher, The Markup
This article was co-published with The Markup (in partnership with The 19th), a nonprofit, investigative newsroom that challenges technology to serve the...
Surgeons Supports National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Urges More Americans to Get Screened
Newswise — CHICAGO: Lung cancer causes the most deaths from cancer in the nation, accounting for about 1 in 4 of all cancer deaths...
U.S. Counties with the Highest Maternal Mental Health Risk and Lowest Resources Revealed
Newswise — WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2023)— The risk factors contributing to maternal mental health disorders are complex and known to disproportionately impact communities of...
Black vegans are on the rise; here are 7 reasons why
By Kay Wicker for Thegrio
November 1 marked World Vegan Day, and veganism is rising in the Black community. According to Pew Research data, Black...
Your body knows the difference between good stress and bad stress: Do you?
Newswise — LONDON — It may be surprising to hear, but medically speaking, not all stress is bad. Healthy stress levels help build resilience, says Safia...
The Gathering Place works hard to support and comfort Black cancer patients
By ShaCamree Gowdy for Thegrio
In a world where Black people have the highest death rate for most forms of cancer, the compassionate efforts of...
Prescription drug costs too high? Changing your health plan could save money
Patients insured by Medicare Part D can use a free online tool to compare plans and reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses; open enrollment runs...
Understanding ‘Warning Strokes’: What to expect if you experience stroke symptoms, even if they...
(Family Features) Diagnosing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a "warning stroke," can be challenging because symptoms often disappear within an hour. However,...
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off, here’s what Black women need to know...
By Kay Wicker/Originally published for Thegrio
Until recently, the standard advice has been that women should begin screening for breast cancer in their 50s and...
