Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO Aging is often a maligned occurrence. As men age, many begin to experience a host of physical ailments that can interrupt day to day life. Aching knees, shoulders, back and hips or a slower metabolism are just a few of the common complaints. It isn’t unusual to hear men claim […]
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Black Ohio woman criminally charged after miscarriage underscores the perils of pregnancy post-Roe
By Julie Carr SmythThe Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio was in the throes of a bitter debate over abortion rights this fall when Brittany Watts, 21 weeks and 5 days pregnant, began passing thick blood clots. The 33-year-old Watts, who had not shared the news of her pregnancy even with her family, made […]
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Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell are out of reach in countries where they’re needed most
By Laura UngarAP Science Writer Gautam Dongre’s two children in India and Pascazia Mazeze’s son in Tanzania live with an inherited blood disorder that turns blood cells into instruments of pain. New gene therapies promise a cure for sickle cell disease, and Dongre says he’s “praying the treatment should come to us.” But experts say […]
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What Does It Mean to Have Hypertension During Pregnancy
Sponsored content by GBMC HealthCare Pregnancy causes natural changes in the body. And for child-bearing people who don’t know what to expect when expecting, it can be difficult to determine what is a normal change and what needs closer medical attention. Hypertension is fairly common during pregnancy—1 in every 12 to 17 pregnancies to be […]
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White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates
By Matthew PerroneThe Associated Press White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. health regulators to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that anti-tobacco groups fear could scuttle the long-awaited rule. Administration officials indicated Dec. 6, the process will continue into next year, targeting March to implement the rule, […]
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World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
By Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) observed the impact of her 25-year-old Minority AIDS Initiative at 25 through the lens of benefactors at the World AIDS Day Conference on Dec. 1. The initiative was established by Congress in 1998 with the objective to provide evidence-based treatment to HIV patients with primary […]
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Black Mental Health Alliance marks 40 years with Dr. Maxie T. Collier Awards Ceremony and Anniversary Gala
By Aria Brent AFRO Staffabrent@afro.com On Dec.1 Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) welcomed members of the Baltimore community to the World Trade Center for the Dr. Maxie Collier Awards Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Gala. Mental health coach, Jay Barnett, Ph.D was the keynote speaker and this year’s theme for the event was “honoring our past, […]
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Federal judge tosses lawsuit alleging environmental racism in St. James Parish
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit that accused a south Louisiana parish of using land use policies to guide industries that pollute into communities with majority-Black populations. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier of the Eastern District of Louisiana tossed the lawsuit on procedural grounds, saying that […]
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AFRO inside look: Maintaining good mental health during the school year
#education By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer,DLawrence@afro.com As the school year nears the halfway mark for students around the nation, Black and Latino students are still struggling with mental health more than other racial groups in the U.S. Although the COVID-19 pandemic worsened social and economic conditions that negatively impact marginalized populations, stakeholders around Baltimore […]
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Healthier together: Remembering to have fun when managing your diabetes
By Lamart R. Smith When people ask for my golden rules of managing diabetes, they aren’t surprised by the first items on my list—listen to your physician, exercise regularly, watch what you eat and pay attention to food labeling. But when I get to my final item, have fun, I typically get a quizzical look. […]
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Common issues with your birth certificate and what to do about them
By George Townsend Special to the AFRO Your birth certificate is one of the most important identification documents you have – containing vital information about you, your birth and your family. It is important that your birth certificate has accurate information. Often, many Marylanders need to change some of the details on their birth certificate, either […]
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Combatting Diabetes: A Multifaceted Approach to Community Well-Being
By Kimberly Harris Diabetes is a pervasive health issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 1 in 10 Americans, with an additional 88 million adults at risk of developing the disease. The economic ramifications are staggering, contributing significantly to healthcare costs to the tune of $327 billion annually through both direct medical costs and the toll […]
