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Key Job Sectors Drive September Employment Surge Of 336,000
Job gains occurred in several sectors, including leisure and hospitality, government, health care, professional, scientific, technical services, and social assistance.
U.S. Cancer Centers Still See ‘Widespread’ Shortages Of Life-Saving Chemo Drugs
Some of the nation’s largest cancer centers are reporting little improvement in an ongoing shortage of critical chemotherapy drugs in the United States.
Black Patients More Likely To Be Restrained In The Emergency Room
Though physical restraint is rare, Black adults are experiencing it more than others, putting them at risk for trauma or death.
Feds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care For Medicare Advantage Patients
Patients, providers, and patient advocates in several states said they have noticed a suspicious coincidence in the tool naviHealth's decision making practices.
Soccer Player Da’vian Kimbrough Makes Historic Debut At Age 13
Soccer player Da’vian Kimbrough made his debut for the Sacramento Republic on Sunday, October 1st at the age of 13, marking a historic moment for US sports.
Black Americans On How To Have Joyful Friendships
Friendships are known to curb loneliness and provide emotional support. We asked Black folks to share the joys of their relationships.
Michael Jordan Becomes First Athlete To Rank Among America’s 400 Wealthiest People
NBA legend Michael Jordan has reached a new milestone in his entrepreneurial career as the first professional athlete to be ranked among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes.
Lebron James Says Son Bronny Is ‘Doing Extremely Well’ After Cardiac Arrest And Aims To Play This Season
LeBron James says his son, Bronny James, is “doing extremely well” after undergoing “successful surgery” following his cardiac arrest in July – and is even aiming “to get back on the floor this season” for the USC.
Simone Biles Wins 20th World Championships Gold Medal
Simone Biles won her 20th world championships gold medal as the 26-year-old continued her impressive return from a two-year hiatus away from gymnastics, playing a key role in a historic victory for the US in the women’s team final.
Why People Who Qualify Should Get The RSV Vaccine
For the first time, adults 60 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Since this is the first time an RSV vaccine has been made widely available, some older people may be wondering why it might be needed.