Writing — ANISSA

Black Voices, Black Bodies: Life in the Age of Ozempic

How do Black people feel about their health, the new obesity drugs, and the relentless pressure to not be fat? Here are 14 people’s stories.

HealthAnissa DurhamMay 29, 2024Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Drugs

New obesity drugs are seemingly everywhere. Black Americans feel left out

STAT teamed up with Word In Black, a network of 10 Black news publishers, to report over the past year on the impact of new weight loss drugs on Black America.

HealthAnissa DurhamMay 29, 2024Obesity, Weight loss, Health, Drugs

The Other Side of the Game: Black Athletes and Mental Health

With an increase in Black youth suicide rates, it’s more important than ever to normalize the conversation on mental health.

Mental healthAnissa DurhamMay 6, 2024Mental Health, Suicide prevention

Same System, Different Outcomes: Why Health Care Inequity Persists in the U.S.

Poverty, lack of access to affordable health care, and poor treatment are among the reasons Black people have worsening health outcomes.

HealthAnissa DurhamApril 23, 2024Healthcare, Health

How HBCU Students Can Access Enough Food

Black students attending public HBCUs are facing alarming rates of food insecurity. Here’s how they can be successful.

HealthAnissa DurhamApril 16, 2024Health, Students, HBCU

Black, Disabled, and Dealing With the Maze of Health Care

A new report shows adults living with a disability face delays in access to care. Advocates say it doesn’t have to be this way.

HealthAnissa DurhamApril 8, 2024Disability, Healthcare, Diabetes

Breaking the Cycle: How to Protect Black Children From Sexual Abuse

Silence, secrecy, and shame plague how we treat child sexual abuse survivors. This guide breaks down how you can protect children from abuse.

HealthAnissa DurhamApril 2, 2024Sexual Abuse, Children Abuse, Hypersexualization, Mental Health

‘It’s Cartel-like Behavior,’ Big Pharma

Pharmaceutical greed is driving the health care system. It leaves Black folks with diabetes at risk of worsening health outcomes and death.

HealthAnissa DurhamMarch 26, 2024Healthcare, Big Pharma, Diabetes, Life or Debt

Have Diabetes? This Guide Breaks Down Insurance and Big Pharma

We explain the history of drug pricing, how insurance functions, and share some resources to make getting care easier.

HealthAnissa DurhamMarch 18, 2024Diabetes, Insurance, Drugs, Big Pharma

Diabetes vs. Drug Prices: A System That Can Kill

The cost of managing diabetes continues to soar — insured or not, navigating care is unreasonable and expensive.

HealthAnissa DurhamMarch 11, 2024Diabetes, Drug prices, Healthcare, Insurance

The Zyn Craze: Nicotine’s New Disguise

Nicotine’s new face: Zyn, a pouch product has been trending on social media. But is it a health hazard for young people?

HealthAnissa DurhamMarch 5, 2024Nicotine, Social Media, Zyn

The Horrifying Reality for Black People With Chronic Pain

The health care system has a long history of dismissing Black people experiencing pain. Here’s what needs to change.

HealthAnissa DurhamFebruary 26, 2024Healthcare, Chronic Pain, Illness, Mental Health