public health
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New Study Solves Mystery of Why Black Children Are More Likely to Die Than White Children
The shocking trend dates all the way back to 1950, and not much has changed either.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympic Runner Gabby Thomas
The American Olympic runner is preparing to make her way to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Why Are Black Americans Expecting the Worst When Stepping into Doctor’s Offices?
A new study found that most Black Americans are walking into the doctor's office expecting to be treated poorly.
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Athletes Need To Stop Peddling Bad Food to Black People for a Buck
Our pro sports idols have made a big business out of keeping us unhealthy.
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New Survey Shows Why Health Coverage Falls Short For Too Many, Especially Black Americans
A new PhRMA/Ipsos survey reports that high out-of-pocket costs prevent insured patients from receiving the healthcare they need.
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The Root Institute: 5 Ways to Tackle The Black Maternal Health Crisis
At The Root Institute this year, we spoke to leading experts on the Black maternal health crisis. Here are some of our takeaways.
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When Talking About Self-Care, Black Women Feel Left Out of the Conversation
A new study find shows Black women are struggling to access culturally-sensitive support for their mental health.
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Alabama Teens On a Mission to Provide Menstrual Products to People in Need
The Root spoke with twin sisters Brooke and Breanna Bennett about their nonprofit organization which advocates for an end to period poverty everywhere.
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Yale Study Reveals Terrifying Excess Deaths For African Americans
The study tracked deaths among Black Americans for more than 20 years.
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The COVID-19 National Emergency Is Ending Early, Will Black Americans Feel The Impact?
Biden just signed a bill ending the COVID-19 national emergency , here's what that means for Black Americans
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