Health

California's $4.1 trillion economy, while robust, fails to deliver equitable opportunities for Black women, who disproportionately occupy low-wage positions, allocate a significant portion of their income to child care, and face housing instability, according to a recent report.

A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, marking the first reported case in the United States in nine months. To date, 71 human cases and one death have been reported nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises caution when handling animals and bird feces to mitigate the risk of transmission.

Micah Clayborne, a 15-year-old who received a heart transplant, recounts his journey through the organ donation process. The "On Borrowed Time" series delves into the challenges and disparities faced by Black patients in organ donation and transplantation.

ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered formula has been voluntarily recalled nationwide following an outbreak of botulism linked to contaminated batches, resulting in the hospitalization of 15 infants across 12 states.

Retired Army Master Sergeant Owen McCurty is in need of a kidney donor before he has to begin dialysis, and is working with an organization called Dove to facilitate the transplant.

A UW study revealed that standard blood sugar tests can miss hidden glucose swings in dialysis patients, which can be detected using continuous glucose monitors and may have implications for improving patient health outcomes.

As Affordable Care Act insurance premiums surge, organizations including the National Association of Community Health Centers, National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, and Planned Parenthood are stepping in to provide financial assistance and healthcare resources.

Amidst significant budget cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by the Trump Administration, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has intervened with a $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. This contribution aims to bolster equitable recovery efforts, addressing the disparity in disaster relief that often leaves marginalized communities underserved.

Joanne Griffith's newsletter, "The Get Free Guide," offers readers innovative strategies to enhance mood and self-esteem, while also serving as a platform for racial healing.

In a pivotal decision, two federal judges mandated that the Trump administration utilize emergency funds to sustain the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) amidst the ongoing government shutdown. However, the administration retains the discretion to determine whether to fully fund the program for November or issue partial payments.