Browsing Category
Health
45 posts
Morehouse School of Medicine Creates Program to Train more Black surgeons to Combat Racial Disparities
LifeLink of Georgia and Morehouse School of Medicine have launched a program to train more Black surgeons in…
CDC drops its 5 day COVID isolation rule
The CDC is updating its guidelines for COVID-19, dropping the 5-day isolation period for positive cases. Instead, they…
First Black Owned Ultrasound Studio Opened by HBCU graduate
Courtney Hall, a graduate of North Carolina A&T University, is making history by opening Bump Baby Bliss, the first Black-owned ultrasound studio in Greensboro, North Carolina.…
New study shows how nose-picking could increase risk of Alzheimer’s
The hypothesis that nose picking could contribute to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is gaining traction…
UK health experts warn measles outbreak could potentially become worse
Health experts in England warn of a potential serious measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases. The…
American Cancer Society reports colon cancer deaths now leading cause of death in people under 50
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2024 report has revealed that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause…
Novel Program Aims to Boost Diversity in Transplant Field and Bridge Trust Gap in Organ Donation Among Communities of Color
A novel program is encouraging more Black and other minority doctors-to-be to get involved in the transplant field,…
New study finds bottled water contains up to 100 times more nanoplastic than previously believed
A new study published in a peer-reviewed journal by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that bottled water…
FDA authorizes Florida’s drug importation from Canada program
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Florida to import medications from Canada at significantly…
New study finds sleep disruptions in 30s and 40s are linked to cognitive decline decades later
A new study suggests that people who experience more interrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s are more…
