Health

Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 15, But There’s Still Time and Options

It’s not too late to enroll in the HealthCare.gov marketplace before the December 15 deadline. Coverage may be more affordable…
Sickle Cell Treatment Act of 2018 Passed in Congress, Now Awaits President’s Signature

On December 10, 2018, S.2465 – The Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment…
Legislators Plan a Broad Revamp of State’s Powerful CON Laws

Year after year, the Georgia General Assembly deals with proposals to revise the state’s health care regulatory rules. It’s always…
Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk of Hard-to-Treat Hypertension in African-Americans

African-Americans with moderate or severe sleep apnea are twice as likely to have hard-to-control high blood pressure when their sleep…
Culturally Tailored Messages Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Literacy Among African Americans

A new USC study shows that older African-Americans who received culturally tailored text messages about Alzheimer’s disease had the highest…
On Our Radar: “Night of Beauty” Planned To Empower Black Women Living With Lupus

According to the CDC, women ages 15 to 44 are at the greatest risk of developing lupus — African-American women being two…
Preparing Your Body and Mind For The Holiday Party Season

The Holiday party season is upon us and everyone wants to have a good time with seeing friends and family…
Here’s Why There Have Been So Many Food Recalls This Year, According to the FDA

If you thought 2018 seemed like the Year of the Foodborne Illness, there’s likely a good reason for that. Year…
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment

This month, the American Cancer Society released the second edition of “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment,” providing more than…
Why Did the Flu Kill 80,000 Americans Last Year?

The 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe. Public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 died from…
Q&A: How Local Health Departments Are Working to Reduce the Incidence of Pregnancy-Related Deaths

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) represents the nation’s nearly 3,000 local health departments.  NACCHO’s efforts…
Atlanta Community Food Bank Gears Up for a New Headquarters with Kickoff of Capital Campaign

Despite the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s robust response to hunger, an estimated 819,000 people in its 29-county service area continue…
Employer Premiums for Health Insurance Continue to Increase More Than Wages and Inflation

Employer premiums for family health insurance rose by a modest 5 percent this year, a rate that still exceeds the…
New, Cheaper Insurance Policies May Have Big Gaps

If you’re looking for cheaper health insurance, a whole host of new options hit the market Tuesday. But buyer beware! If…
Stigma of Depression Hurts African American Populations More than Others

The stigma associated with mental illness prevents many people from seeking treatment, but it has a particularly negative impact on…
Faith-Based Intervention Effective at Managing Hypertension in Black Communities

Lifestyle intervention delivered in churches by community-based health workers led to a significant reduction in blood pressure among African Americans…