From Stigma to Support: HIV Awareness in the Black Community
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant public health challenge, disproportionately affecting the Black community. Despite advances in treatment and
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Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers
Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses, such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and menorrhagia
Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Pasteurizing milk kills disease-causing pathogens that dairy cattle pick up in fields and barns. steverts, iStock /Getty Images Plus As
Abbott Elementary’s Tyler James Williams On Living With Crohn’s
Tyler James Williams, a name many of us recognize from his breakout role in “Everybody Hates Chris,” has always been
How mother’s diet affects baby’s health: What insights from different cultures can tell us
Prenatal nutrition plays an important role in shaping the future health of an infant. (Shutterstock) What happens in the womb
Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research
Few women of childbearing age consume adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Caroline Purser/The Image Bank via Getty Images Most
Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice
Fluoride is a mineral found in water that strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities. vitapix/E+ via Getty Images Driving through
The Best Foods To Eat & Avoid For Vaginal Health
Your body is a well-oiled machine, but sometimes, even those who need help along the way need it—especially in our
Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions
More than half of Philadelphia commuters drive to work, while 21% take public transportation, 8% walk and 2% bike, according
Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you
We all know using social media is considered bad for you. A high social media diet is linked to anxiety,