Shipping industries boomed during the pandemic. Without the protection of a gutted Environmental Protection Agency, communities next door are paying the price. https://img.webmd.com/vim/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/eia/port_pollution_eia/1800x1200_port_pollution_containers_eia.jpg 2023-02-17 06:46:18
Editor’s note: “Medical interpreter” generally refers to someone who interprets spoken language and “medical translator” generally refers to translating printed material, but people often use the terms interchangeably. The woman was understandably overwhelmed. On top of her cancer diagnosis, she…
Getting a plaque psoriasis diagnosis should be a pretty straightforward process. You see a dermatologist, who looks for the telltale scaly patches on your skin. But diagnosis may not be as direct or as easy for people of color. People…
Within the next 20 years, racial and ethnic minorities will make up more than half of the U.S. population. More diversity calls for a greater commitment by everyone to equity and inclusion in all areas of life. This is especially…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported. The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water,…
Feb. 3, 2023 – Good news for those of us with lower back pain: Muscle relaxants and common pain relievers provided relief from low back pain after a week of treatment, according to a new study of more than 3,000…
“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha When I went on my first diet in my teens (low-carb, it was back in the Atkins days), I wasn’t even overweight. I weighed less…
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life Do you ever feel like you’re too busy for meditation?…
By Michael Ogg, as told to Hallie Levine I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996. My condition has left me a quadriplegic. I’m unable to move any muscles below my neck. But I can still speak, and my…
Many women get breast cancer. But the disease is deadliest for non-Hispanic Black women. And when it comes to metastatic breast cancer, women of color are less likely to get timely treatment that follows national guidelines. According to Grace Suh,…
