As the new presidential administration takes over, maintaining well-being is crucial for Black Americans, with self-care and therapy being important tools to manage the increased stress and challenges they will face in the next four years.
Category: Health
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Wes Moore touts progress in fight to end child poverty in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant investments in the ENOUGH Act, a state-run initiative to end child poverty, through community-driven solutions and partnerships with philanthropists.
Posted inHealth
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awards $1 million in planning grants to 14 states
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded $1 million in planning grants to 14 states as part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, which aims to address the ongoing mental health and substance abuse crises nationwide.
Posted inHealth
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
The FDA has banned the dye Red 3 from the nation’s food supply due to potential cancer risk, following a 2022 petition by food safety and health advocates.
Posted inHealth
New schizophrenia drug may have milder side effects
The FDA has approved the first new drug in decades to treat chronic schizophrenia, which is effective and has fewer side effects than existing treatments, and could be beneficial to the Black community, where the rate of schizophrenia diagnoses is estimated to be up to five times higher than in the White community.
Posted inHealth
FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The FDA has finalized new standards for what food companies can label as “healthy,” requiring products to contain a certain amount of food from one or more food groups and limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Court orders mediation in D.C. suit against cosmetic surgery group
D.C. Superior Court Judge Maurice Ross has scheduled a mediation session for July 8, 2025, between Vita Surgical Group LLC and the District of Columbia, who are suing the plastic surgery organization for violation of local regulations governing health-care facilities and surgical services.
Posted inHealth
Here are the medical appointments you need to make in 2025
This year, individuals should schedule a variety of medical appointments, including a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, dental visits, immunizations, and mental health screenings, to ensure optimal health and well-being.
Posted inBUSINESS
Joy Evans Therapeutic Center opens in Ward 7
The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, a $40.4 million project, has opened in Ward 7 to provide Washingtonians with critical services that strengthen physical, cognitive and emotional wellness, and is named after a former resident of Forest Haven, a D.C. institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Posted inHealth
Surgeon General warns alcohol increases cancer risk, urges new warning labels
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer, and is calling for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.
Posted inCoronavirus
Five things we know and still don’t know about COVID, five years after it appeared
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has resulted in more than 20 million deaths worldwide, and the virus continues to evolve, making it difficult to determine its origin and develop next-generation vaccines.
Posted inMental Health
Talk therapy is good for maintaining an active brain
Talk therapy is recommended by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health to maintain a sharp mind, and individuals can choose from various types of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Integrative Therapy, to address specific needs.
