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Serena Williams Wants to Take Away Your Pain with New Product

The tennis star is launching Will Perform, a new line of topic pain relief products that support active lifestyles

By

Angela Johnson

Published

December 9, 2022
Culture, Health

World Health Organization is Giving Monkeypox a New Name

After growing concerns over “racist and stigmatizing language,” the WHO is saying goodbye to the negative name

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 28, 2022
Culture, Health

Black Pregnant Moms Have Reasons to Worry About RSV, But Pfizer Wants to Help

If it’s approved, it could be the first maternal vaccine available to help prevent the respiratory illness in infants.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 19, 2022
Culture, Health, Mental Health

Could “Warmlines” Be An Affordable Mental Health Resource For The Black Community?

The new suicide prevention hotline has been praised for its harm reduction abilities.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 12, 2022
Culture, Health

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

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 11, 2022
Culture, Health

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.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

November 9, 2022
Culture, Health

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.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 6, 2022
Culture, Health

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.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 3, 2022
Culture, Health

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.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 1, 2022
Culture, Health, Mental Health

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.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

October 25, 2022