Health
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Biden Administration Wants More Black People to Have Access to Health Insurance
The Root spoke exclusively with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra about their plan to engage more people of color in this year’s Marketplace Open Enrollment process
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Questlove Takes to Instagram to Express the Difficulty of Coping in the Black Community
After the tragic death of rapper Takeoff, Questlove reflects on the importance of connecting to emotions.
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Artist Michelle Browder Is Soon to Open A Museum and Clinic in Honor of The “Mothers of Gynecology”
Browder’s clinic will also showcase a new mural depicting empowered versions of mothers Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey.
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The Supreme Court Weighs A Massive Change to Medicaid
Oral arguments begin next Tuesday for a case that could potentially strip legal protections from the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid.
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It’s Open Enrollment Time, But What Does That Even Mean?
Deciding on benefits coverage can be tricky AF, so we're breaking down what you need to know.
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Remains of Missing Georgia Teen Found Weeks After He Was Turned Away from Mental Facility
The teen sought mental help on his own after experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.
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Black Women Seeking Black Sperm Donors Find Limited Options in American Cryobanks
A shortage of Black sperm donors in the country is leaving Black women to face emotionally damaging and dangerous alternative routes to motherhood.
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The Body Mass Index (BMI) Is A Flawed System
Everyone from doctors to life insurance companies use the system that was invented by a white man more than 200 years ago.
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There’s A New Fight to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
Stand for H.E.R is dedicated to removing barriers to quality testing and treatment for Black women
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How to Walk 10,000 Steps Without Even Trying
It takes 2 hours of continuous walking to get 10,000 steps in... ain't nobody got time for that!
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