February 17, 2026

The Fight to Protect Black Women from Toxic Hair Products

BIPOC News, Cancer, Clinical Trials, Diseases of the Body, Health Data, Health Policy, Top Stories / Jessica Wilson

A petition calling for stronger federal regulation of hair and beauty products marketed to Black women is gaining traction as public health advocates and researchers raise alarms about toxic chemical […]

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Public health scientist collecting wastewater sample to test for viral concentrations as part of community disease surveillance in the United States.

What Wastewater Testing Reveals About Viruses Spreading in Your Community

BIPOC News, Clinical Trials, Environment, Health Data, Top Stories / Victor Mejia

WASHINGTON — Across the United States, public health agencies are increasingly relying on wastewater testing as a broad surveillance tool to track not just one disease but multiple viruses and

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