Black Health Matters

JULY 15, 2024

Racism is not just dangerous for your mental and emotional health; it can age your brain. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “repeated exposure to racial discrimination has been associated with a greater incidence of brain health disorders.”

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HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Appleweis is a behavioral health specialist on one of New York City’s mobile treatment teams. The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene must approve clients to determine whether IMT is an appropriate level of care.

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NC Health News

MARCH 13, 2025

Credit: Sherrie Wood They were finally referred to a urologist, and that doctor also didnt think he had cancer because he was so young. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in North Carolina men, according to the UNC Chapel Hill Mens Health Program. After all, he was only in his early 40s.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. As New York City confronts a self-diagnosed maternal health crisis , community organizations are offering at-home support for new and expecting parents, including mental health care. She was sent home.

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