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Tables Turned: Why Black Male IPV Victims Don’t Speak Up

The thorny issue of intimate partner violence, long a problem in the Black community, gets even thornier when women, not men, are the perpetrators.   by Jennifer...

Prostate Cancer Screening May Lead to More Father’s Day Celebrations for Black Men

For all men, particularly Black men, sharing and bringing awareness to their prostate cancer risk and health history may mean celebrating more Father's Days...

Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it

Lung cancer screening typically involves a low-dose CT scan. Adobe Stock Photo by Nina Thomas, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Many medical organizations have been...

Michigan Health Care Advocates Help Create National Caregiving Summit

Two local leaders support advocacy agenda for family and professional caregivers in Michigan and beyond From caring for aging parents to connecting neighbors with trusted...

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

This post was originally published on The Conversation. By: Matthew Farrer Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person’s ability...

Why Black History Month Should NOT be Celebrated Without Talking Mental Health

Throughout Black History Month and beyond, the role African Americans have played and continue to play in history was recognized and honored. The month...

Tune in to Word In Black’s Event With Dr. Joy DeGruy and Dr. Bahia Cross

Join us on Wednesday, Oct 25, for a conversation about what racial healing looks like in real time for the Black community. What part do...

When it Comes to Tech, We Are Who We’ve Been Waiting For

Illustration Credit: Fallon Wilson/Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier By Joseph Williams “Black girls code, artificial intelligence doesn’t discriminate, and Black people are driving change in America.” – Dr. Fallon...

Can Breathing Help Heal Black Racial Trauma?

Waiting to exhale? Wellness expert Zee Clarke believes intentional breath work can help relieve the stress of being Black in America. by Joseph Williams It’s something we...

Beyond Air: Environmental Injustice and Health and Economic Disparities 

In the second installment of "Clear the Air," our series on environmental justice, we delve into the data, uncovering stark disparities that haunt marginalized...

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