Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has publicly shared that he is living with ALS, helping raise awareness of the progressive neurological disease.
A new federal report warns that Social Security’s retirement trust fund could face a funding shortfall by 2032, leading to automatic benefit cuts if Congress does not act. Because many Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other underserved communities rely heavily on Social Security, the impact could be especially significant for millions of families across the country.
A new study from the University of Oxford found that nearly everyone taking statins has a very low risk of serious muscle damage. The findings could help reassure Black and Latino communities, where heart disease remains a leading cause of death, that cholesterol medications continue to offer life-saving benefits for most patients.
The FDA has recalled specific lots of chlorthalidone tablets after quality testing found the medication may not dissolve properly, potentially reducing its effectiveness in controlling high blood pressure. Here’s what patients—especially those in communities disproportionately affected by hypertension—need to know, how to check if their medication is affected, and what steps to take next.
Many Americans associate respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, with winter. The virus typically spreads during the colder months and often peaks between late fall and early spring. But health experts
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Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States. While advances in treatment have improved survival for many patients, where a person lives, their income, and
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