health
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South Carolina Coroner Changes Jamal Sutherland's Cause of Death to Homicide
The original cause of death was listed as undetermined.
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'If You're Weak, There's Someone Who Can Be Strong for You': Angela Bassett Honors Her Mother and Continues the Battle for Black Health
As Angela Bassett tells it, her mother, Betty Jane Bassett, was “grand in her carriage.” Our forever Queen Mother reflects on her very own Queen Mother: “The ideas that she had for her daughters,” Bassett continued. “She expected you to do it—to give your best at all times. And that’s exactly what she expected of…
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Taraji P. Henson Launches Mental Health Campaign for Black Students
On Monday, Empire and Hidden Figures star Taraji P. Henson announced the launch of a brand new campaign focused on lightening the mental health burden the educational system frequently places on Black students. Titled The Unspoken Curriculum, the six week-long campaign consists of videos, resources, and more dedicated to the betterment of Black students and…
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Need a Ride? Biden Administration Partners With Uber and Lyft to Give Free Rides to Vaccination Sites
Now that vaccines are becoming more widely available, we have a genuine shot at being able to move into a new normal sooner rather than later. For some though, simply getting to a vaccination site can be an obstacle unto itself. To help combat that problem, the Biden Administration has partnered with Uber and Lyft…
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Trevor Noah, H.E.R., Big Sean, Oprah and More Come Together to Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
If we’ve learned anything this past year, it’s that life is too short and unpredictable to continue to put our sanity and safety on the back burner. Whether that realization manifested itself in a positive or negative way, it’s pretty safe to say that the events of 2020 (and its third cousin, twice removed, 2021)…
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CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People Don’t Have to Wear Masks During Outside Gatherings
Good news, everyone! The CDC announced on Tuesday that people who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to wear masks when engaging in small-scale outdoor activities. According to CNN, the CDC said that while unvaccinated people should still wear masks and take precautions, those who are fully vaccinated don’t have to wear masks during…
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Work It Out: Why Exercise Is the Best Prevention Money Can't Buy
What is a cheap (or free) medication with few negative side effects that can prevent and treat dozens of diseases? The answer: Exercise. Many of us have been inside since last year; we have canceled our gym memberships because we understandably don’t feel safe working out indoors. On the one hand, we are saving money,…