Black doctors can increase the life expectancy of Black patients by 10%. Hear how
A new study shows that having Black doctors in a majority-Black community can increase the life expectancy of Black patients by 10%. Doctor Kameelah Phillips joins "CNN This Morning" to discuss the new findings.
Medication abortion case could set up another explosive Supreme Court ruling -- but it may not look like last year's
The Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade last June was decades in the making, culminating in a dramatic evisceration of women's constitutional privacy rights and ability to obtain an abortion.
See the Chipotle of the future
The distinctive gas grills in Chipotle restaurants might be a thing of the past.
HHS secretary says 'everything is on the table' in response to medication abortion ruling
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on Sunday said "everything is on the table" following a Texas federal judge's ruling to suspend the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the medication abortion drug mifepri stone.
How safe is the abortion pill compared with other common drugs
A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday to suspend the Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone, the first drug in the medication abortion process, nationwide by the end of this week.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Collaborates with Cyversity to Offer Cybersecurity Mentorship and Training Opportunities for Next Generation of Diverse Leaders
Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announces its collaboration with Cyversity, a nonprofit association dedicated to the academic and professional success of minority cybersecurity students and professionals, to create a mentorship and training program designed to sponsor the …
Next phase in the medication abortion fight will be a quick-moving legal battle
A seven-day clock is ticking for the Biden administration and higher courts to address an untenable situation around medication abortion -- one created by rival federal court rulings from judges in separate corners of the country.
Justice Department asks appeals court to freeze judge's order that could make abortion pill unavailable Friday
The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court on Monday to put on hold a judge's ruling that could make a medication abortion drug unavailable nationwide starting Friday at midnight.
Join the Dance for a Cause: Sipping PositiviTea's Online Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer affects millions of women every year and has a devastating impact on families and communities. In honor of International Women’s Month & National Hope Month, Sipping PositiviTea is hosting an online fundraiser to provide hope to breast cancer …
Houston Resident Launches Fundraising Campaign to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
Support this fundraising campaign to provide resources and safe spaces for survivors of domestic violence.
The V.O. Burton Foundation Celebrates Women’s History Month
The V.O. Burton Foundation celebrated Women’s History Month on March 18th by hosting It’s March Madness Give Back Event At The Salvation Army Jones Residence Center In Houston, TX. This facility house women and children who are experiencing homelessness. Care …
NN Body to Host Self-Care Day this Saturday at Galleria Mall Boutique
Nathalie Nicole, Founder & CEO of NN Body Co., a Black Woman-Owned fashion activewear and self-care boutique in Houston’s Galleria Mall, is hosting “Self-Care Saturday” this Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 12pm-6pm!
Video shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor in the moments before his death
Surveillance video released by a prosecutor Tuesday shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor by multiple security officers at a Virginia state mental health facility in the moments leading up to his death earlier this month.
HEALTH MINUTE: Rising bird Flu Cases Causing Concern
It's been a record season for bird flu. Experts say we're seeing the deadliest outbreak of the illness among birds on record in the US. While it's not currently considered a serious threat to human health, this latest strain is …
Sleep starts: Why your body 'hiccups' as you fall asleep
Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you're falling, forcing you to wake with a start? Some people say they are startled alert by a loud snapping noise or a blinding light coming from inside their head, while …
