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Protecting the Health of Black Women During Pregnancy and Beyond

Regardless of socioeconomic status, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than their white counterparts. Pregnant Black women are also 23% more likely to have a heart attack, 57% more likely to have a stroke, 42% more likely to develop a blood clot in the lungs, and…

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Expert tips from a dietitian: 3 keys to staying healthy on GLP-1s

With obesity rates tripling over the past 60 years, anti-obesity medications have become a game-changing tool in a persistent public health crisis. But they are just that: a tool, not a standalone solution. The excitement over GLP-1 medications has led to some misconceptions. Many view them as a “miracle shot” for weight loss, but the…

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Elev8 Health Brings the 2025 Thrive Tour to Houston to Address Maternal Mortality

Elev8 Health, Inc. made a stop in Houston on April 19 as part of its 2025 THRIVE Maternal Health Tour and Community Baby Showers. The event, in partnership with Harris County Public Health and Walmart, as part of the Maternal Child Health Conference, was hosted at Finnigan Park Community Center Gym and provided an opportunity…

2025 Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Summit
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2025 Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Summit

In honor of World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth, the As One Foundation, in collaboration with a coalition of community organizations, proudly presents the 2025 Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Therapeutics Summit, Health Fair & Blood Drive — a vibrant, family-friendly celebration uniting culture, care, and community. Set for Saturday, June 21, 2025,…

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50 or Older? The Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine is Recommended for You

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and even land you in the hospital. Medical experts want you to know that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of serious illness. An important step is getting pneumococcal vaccination if it’s recommended for you….

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5 Tips for Self-Empowerment after a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

Bladder cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, yet many patients face delays in diagnosis or struggle to find the right care. Are you navigating a bladder cancer diagnosis or unsure of what your symptoms could indicate? Here are five tips for taking control of your care, including seeking out the advanced diagnostics…

Alvin F. Poussaint, Civil Rights Advocate and Leading Voice on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
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Alvin F. Poussaint, Civil Rights Advocate and Leading Voice on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90

Alvin F. Poussaint, a psychiatrist who provided medical care to civil rights activists in 1960s Mississippi and later became a national authority on the effects of racism on Black mental health, has died.