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Severe Food Allergies Are Way Up For Black People

by Jennifer Porter Gore December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Health insurers aren't especially kind to Black Americans, who are denied coverage for legitimate healthcare claims at a rate far higher than whties.

Critical Condition: Health Disparities Include Health Insurance

by Jennifer Porter Gore December 13, 2024June 4, 2025

In the 40 years since the HIV/AIDS virus became a public health threat, Black people have suffered disproportionately high new infection rates, death rates and youth infection rates compared to whites. But there are signs of hope, including a flattening of the infection rate among Black women.

40 Years Later, AIDS Still Rages in Black Communities

by Jennifer Porter Gore December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

A rash of food-borne illnesses and recalls in the last five months — including a listeria outbreak in cucumbers — has consumers and experts both questioning the safetiy of the U.S. food system.

Is Our Food System Safe?

by Jennifer Porter Gore December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Big Tobacco vs. Black Folks: Guess Who’s Still Winning?

by Jennifer Porter Gore December 2, 2024November 27, 2024

Can a ‘Southern Diet’ Holiday Be Healthy?

by Jennifer Porter Gore November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Why Trump’s HUD Pick Is a Red Flag for Housing Advocates

by Jennifer Porter Gore November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

After decades of slow bu steady progress closing the longevity gap, the average lifespan for Black Americans widened significantly. Researchers also found that the width of the gap related to several fators, including where the subjjects lived.

Study: Life Expectancy of Black People Shortens

by Jennifer Porter Gore November 22, 2024November 25, 2024

Another Black Maternal Health Concern: Premature Babies

by Jennifer Porter Gore November 21, 2024November 22, 2024