Author Bebe Moore Campbell – (February 18, 1950 – November 27, 2006)
Health
CDC updates guidance on wearing masks
By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on April 27 that it would be lifting some mask restrictions for segments of the population. The government agency said that fully vaccinated Americans can gather in small groups with vaccinated and unvaccinated people outside. Those who are […]
Black Owned Company Distributes Air Purifiers that Destroys Airborne Coronavirus & Influenza
New Orleans, LA: Eagle Eye Resources (EER) is a black-owned construction company that is working diligently to restore our economy and instill a sense of normalcy in the United States. With the deployment of an air purification technology called photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), the owner, of EER, Gerald Baptiste is doing […]
Pulse Oximeters May Be Less Accurate for Black People. Should You Use One?
Although a new study showed the devices are more error-prone in people with darker skin, doctors say they are still useful for anyone monitoring Covid-19 at home. Getty Images By Tara Parker-Pope Home pulse oximeters have been the personal tech gadget of 2020 and a reassuring way for patients to monitor […]
NBA Legend Don Chaney Takes Shot at Rare Heart Disease Primarily Affecting African Americans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Chaney, who won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics and earned Coach of the Year honors with the Houston Rockets, wants African Americans to know that they are more likely than anyone else to have heart disease, including heart failure. Image: Legendary former NBA player and […]
Black Children With Food Allergies Overlooked
As Emily Brown stood in a food pantry looking at her options, she felt alone. Up to that point, she had never struggled financially. But there she was, desperate to find safe food for her young daughter with food allergies. What she found was a jar of salsa and some […]
Black ICU Nurse in NY State Among First in US to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
By Fisher Jack *If you missed it, the rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine began Monday morning as the first doses of the Pfizer medication were administered to health care workers and nursing home staffers. And live on TV for the world to see – at 9:23 am – was […]
Black Female CEO Launches CBD Beverage Brand With Unique Patent to Combat Mother’s Cancer Treatments
Axis™ Hemp in A Cap Innovation Powered by Vessl Technology™ Ja-nice Johnson, Founder and CEO of Axis™ Hemp in A Cap, has launched the now leading CBD Beverage brand nationwide. The innovative patent stemmed from necessity as the CEO was in search of various CBD treatments to administer to her mother […]
What You Need to Prepare for the Covid-19 Surge This Season
By CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire As the weather gets colder and we face the double threat of the flu and a surge in Covid-19 cases, now is a prime opportunity to stock up on food and supplies. Covid-19 cases will likely increase in the winter months for three reasons: “First, the virus […]
Racism Is a Public Health Crisis
The Healthcare Anchor Network declares it is undeniable. Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst The following is a statement from 39 health systems in 45 states and Washington, DC, which have committed to addressing racism and the public health disparities caused by racism. As members and leaders of many healthcare organizations across the […]