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A new report highlights just how bad U.S. healthcare costs are in comparison to eight other high-income countries.

A new report dispels medical assumptions that Black women are afraid to participate in clinical trials. Instead, they aren’t being asked.

Black people are being deliberately targeted with false health info, making it crucial to vet what pops up in your feeds.

Racist stereotypes persist in media portrayals of Black folks. How does this impact their mental health and view of media?

Black women who survived domestic violence share how they care for and protect their mental health, with these self care strategies.

Friendships are known to curb loneliness and provide emotional support. We asked Black folks to share the joys of their relationships.

Medical Debt: The Price of Life

Unclear, predatory healthcare pricing and inadequate insurance leave us with unexpected bills we can’t afford to pay.

What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?

More childcare centers across the country will close down as emergency federal funding is set to expire on Sept 30.

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Sickle cell disease causes debilitating pain, in both adults and children. Misconceptions about the illness can dictate your quality of care.

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Gen Z has the largest access to information than any generation. But a lack of media literacy leaves us susceptible to misinformation.

Black Women and Their Power to Decide

Everyone’s a Google expert, but it can be difficult to tell fact from fiction when it comes to reproductive health. Here are trusted resources.

Black folks experienced targeted attacks of COVID-19 misinformation. Initially it resulted in death, but our community saved itself.