Research shows that teens who spend five or more hours on social media are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, and Black teens are more likely to experience online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation due to social media use.
Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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PRESS ROOM: Nearly 90 percent of Black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
The Violence Policy Center’s study found that guns were the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in the United States in 2022, with 87.4% of these victims being killed with guns.
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Rae Lewis-Thornton’s faith-filled fight against AIDS
Rae Lewis-Thornton, a Baptist minister and AIDS educator, is determined to live life to the fullest despite her diagnosis, and is committed to educating people about the disease and the importance of testing and care.
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Maryland activists use the power of love to empower youth, reduce incidents of violence
Prince Hamn and Chris Thomas founded the nonprofit organization M.A.D™ to address the surge in youth-involved gun violence in Suitland, MD, and are working to provide positive outlets and opportunities for employment for youth in the area.
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Why the ADHD surge and punishment of Black students could be linked
Black children are more likely to be misdiagnosed with attention-deficit disorder, and are less likely to receive treatment, leading to disproportionate discipline in schools and a lack of resources and counseling for the disorder.
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How syringe exchanges in Washington, D.C. reduce the spread of disease
Oregon has rejected a proposal to decriminalize illicit drugs, but experts say syringe service programs are key in helping curb the spread of disease and reduce overdose deaths.
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U.S. pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics has reversed its long-standing recommendations against breastfeeding by people with HIV, recognizing that antiretroviral therapy can reduce the risk of transmission to less than 1 percent.
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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day is an annual observance to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use, and the U.S. spends over $225 billion annually on medical care to treat smoking-related diseases, with free resources available from the Baltimore County Department of Health to help deter tobacco use and aid smokers in quitting.
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Autism in the Black community: Moving from awareness to acceptance
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects two areas of functioning, and pediatricians play a vital role in managing children and youth with autism, as well as in facilitating early intervention and managing medical and mental health conditions.
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State-level marijuana legalization has been a stunning success
Legalization of marijuana for adults has been a success, with 24 states having legalized the market and generating over $15 billion in tax revenue, while also reducing the number of arrests and preventing teens from using the substance.
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Leading physicians on chronic kidney disease provide keys to improving quality of life for African Americans
African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease, with 1 in 7 adults estimated to have the disease, and lack of awareness has led to increased hospitalizations and death.
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Laura Crandon battled breast cancer and won– now she’s fighting for a healthcare system that considers Black women
By Torrence Banks, Special to the AFRO Laura Crandon was 47 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. The hard lump she found during a routine self-exam in the shower came only five months after she had an inconclusive mammogram. The year was 2016. A year later, Crandon thought she had the disease defeated. […]
