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A multigenerational Black and Hispanic family sitting together in a park, showing how Social Security helps support older adults, people with disabilities, and families across generations.

Millions of Older Americans Could Face Smaller Social Security Checks by 2032. Here’s Why It Matters.

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.

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Worried About Muscle Pain From Your Cholesterol Medicine? New Research Says Most People Shouldn’t Be.

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.

Worried About Muscle Pain From Your Cholesterol Medicine? New Research Says Most People Shouldn’t Be. Read More ยป

African American woman reviewing her blood pressure medication bottle with a pharmacist after the FDA recalled certain chlorthalidone tablets.

Blood Pressure Medication Recall Raises Concerns for Communities Already Disproportionately Affected by Hypertension

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 patientsโ€”especially those in communities disproportionately affected by hypertensionโ€”need to know, how to check if their medication is affected, and what steps to take next.

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