A record number of cities across America are experiencing an increase in infectious diseases. These illnesses can range from the common cold, influenza, hepatitis and
[jwplatform uU2ahIpw] While new HIV infection rcase ates are going down among other racial demographics, due to stigmas, stereotypes, and a lack of education, new
Today is the birthday of the latest person to hit social media stardom, Cidney “Total Liberation” Green, who turns 27. She became infamous on Black Twitter
President Donald Trump and a Republican controlled congress are making good on their threat to repeal and replace Obamacare, popularly known as the Affordable Care
Dee Dee Chamblee speaks out about diversity for transgender workers. Chamblee has been recognized for her HIV activism in Atlanta and is considered one of
Recent events in the news have exposed the hidden tragedy of suicide in America. Most recently, Nakia Venant, 14, of Miami Gardens, Florida was found hanging, Sunday,
Against a 30-year backdrop of stigma, discrimination and fear, Phill Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the Black AIDS Institute has a powerful vision
Across the sexual social spectrum of America, more women are statistically stating they have had lesbian experiences or were bisexual. A study released this year
The recent announcement that HIV rates in Atlanta are similar to those in some African nations caused concern for many. The Centers for Disease Control
As the promise of a wet and hot summer emerges across the United States there is a growing concern about the Zika virus. Officials at
A dangerous disease known as the Zika virus has reportedly killed five babies in Brazil, and there is growing fear of unreported cases in the
The popular Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle has taken dramatic action due to a public health scare. Local and state health officials in Washington and Oregon
As our parents get older and enter their 60s and 70s, their health becomes more of a concern. Encouraging your aging loved ones to exercise
Like many major cities, Atlanta has a serious homelessness problem. It is estimated that Atlanta has a homeless population of at least 10,000 people on
The federal government is investigating the trafficking of human body parts in the cities of Detroit and Chicago. At the center of the investigation are
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this year’s flu season started early and has been deadly. As of Dec. 20, at least 15
As we celebrate World AIDS Day Dec. 1, I have lived with HIV for 31 years and AIDS for 22 years. The longer I live
There is a silent epidemic sweeping America and it affects the black community the hardest. This epidemic is autism and what is known as the
With all of the chaos surrounding the latest health scare to hit the United States, the CDC is moving swiftly to contain any possible outbreak. Within
With Ebola hitting U.S. soil and the entire world on edge regarding this horrific and debilitating disease, it’s important for Americans to have an understanding of what is real and what is not regarding so many of the hoaxes
