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Survey Reveals U.S. Teens Reducing Social Media Use Over Mental Health Worries
Nearly half of US teens have reduced their smartphone and social media use amid growing concerns about the impact of technology on their mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent Pew Research Center report.
Trump Is Defending Obamacare At The Supreme Court. A Win Could Boost RFK Jr.’s Influence
The Trump Justice Department's defense of the Affordable Care Act before the Supreme Court marks a significant shift from its previous stance, potentially enhancing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s influence over preventive services mandates.
Experts Warn Court Case Could End Life-Saving Preventive Care
A Supreme Court case threatens to dismantle a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, which has significantly enhanced health outcomes for Black Americans, potentially leading to increased rates of heart disease, lung cancer, and kidney disease in communities of color.
Perspectives: Male Allies Needed To Fight Period Poverty
Period poverty impacts millions of women and girls worldwide, with 40% of women in the United States affected. Men are urged to become allies in advocating for menstrual equity, transcending mere support to actively engage in addressing this pervasive issue.
Magic Happens When Kids And Adults Learn To Swim
The Makos Swim Team in North St. Louis is promoting participation in swimming among Black and multiracial children while also advocating for water safety within their community.
Crisis To Care: 5 Charts On Black Maternal Health Progress
Black birthing people in the United States face a mortality rate three times higher than that of white women due to pregnancy-related causes. However, advancements in maternal health care, such as the increased availability of certified midwives, doulas, and prenatal care, are contributing to improved outcomes and enhanced support for birthing individuals.
New Restrictions Continue To Shift U.S. Abortion Landscape, Report Shows
In 2024, there were more than 1 million abortions in the US for the second year in a row, with key changes in how and where women accessed care, including increased virtual clinics and traveling across state lines for care.
Study: Black Women Less Likely To Get Same-Day Biopsies After Abnormal Mammogram Results
Black women are less likely than white women to receive same-day biopsies after abnormal mammogram results, even at facilities equipped to provide immediate follow-up care, according to a recent study led by Dr. Marissa Lawson.
Public Health-Seattle & King County Celebrated Its Fourth Annual “Every Month Is Black History Month” Community Health And Resource Fair
Public Health-Seattle & King County and the Northwest African American Museum hosted the fourth annual "Every Month Is Black History Month" Community Health and Resource Fair, which highlighted health inequities and disparities within the Black community and provided access to healthcare resources and culturally competent care.
Black Babies Are Still Dying—And America Let It Happen
By the 2010s, the rate had declined to 1,073 per 100,000 for Black infants and 499 per 100,000 for white infants, yet the disparity grew to a mortality ratio of 2.15.