The State of HIV in Black America: A Visual Breakdown (Infographic)
by Jorge Rivas on March 21 2013, 10:40AM
If you are a person of color — especially an African-American — you are disproportionately at risk for contracting HIV.
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VideoThe State of HIV in Black America: A Visual Breakdown (Infographic)
by Jorge Rivas on March 21 2013, 10:40AM
If you are a person of color — especially an African-American — you are disproportionately at risk for contracting HIV.
Yes, Racism is a Public Health Risk
by Jamilah King on March 12 2013, 11:43AM
Racism ain’t just about hurting people’s feelings.
Navajo Nation Plans to Become First Tribe to Manage Its Own Medicaid System
by Jorge Rivas on February 15 2013, 12:01PM
The Navajo Nation is on its way to becoming the first tribe to manage its own federally funded medicaid program.
Study Finds 90% Jump in ADHD Diagnosis Amongst Black Girls
by Jorge Rivas on January 22 2013, 2:18PM
A new study of health records from California found the rate of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) rose dramatically between 2001 and 2010.
GMA’s Robin Roberts’ Interview with Sister Sally-Ann on MDS-Bone Marrow Treatment
by Jorge Rivas on November 21 2012, 3:24PM
“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts says she’s doing better everyday.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Back at Mayo Clinic, Return to Congress Unclear
by Jorge Rivas on October 23 2012, 4:51PM
Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to a Minnesota Mayo Clinic hospital for “an evaluation.”
Study Finds Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Among Fifth-Graders Across Country
by Jorge Rivas on August 23 2012, 2:15PM
Black children and Latino children fared worse than white children in almost every category.
Topics: /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth
We Need Better Food. We Need Fairer Food Jobs. So Let’s Get Both.
by Rinku Sen on July 10 2012, 1:02PM
In a new report, Colorlines’ publisher asks: What could happen if the people who work to ensure good eating and those who fight for labor rights were to strategize together, and move projects that address both concerns?
Topics: Economy, Health, How We Eat, Rinku Sen
Holly Robinson Peete Rips 50 Cent Apart on Autism, Gets Him to Apologize
by Jorge Rivas on July 9 2012, 12:02PM
Rapper 50 Cent rarely apologizes for his controversial remarks but this time around not only did he delete controversial tweets, he apologized too.
#NoShameDay and the Fight to Eradicate the Stigma of Mental Illness
by Jorge Rivas on July 2 2012, 6:22PM
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
64-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Takes 2nd Place at Bikini Contest
by Jorge Rivas on June 21 2012, 11:23AM
A Los Angeles grandma beat a bunch of women half her age in a bikini contest in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this month.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
How Can You Measure Income Inequality? Count The Trees
by Hatty Lee on June 13 2012, 9:36AM
Environmental journalist Tim De Chant used Google Maps to show that in most American cities, trees have become luxury goods. We talked to him about his new project.
Topics: Environment
ABC’s Robin Roberts Battles Blood Disorder Possibly Caused By Chemo
by Jorge Rivas on June 11 2012, 2:51PM
Five years after battling and beating breast cancer, “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts faces another battle.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
SEIU Pushes for Health Care for Transgender Workers
by Jorge Rivas on May 30 2012, 2:08PM
SEIU has more than 2.1 million members in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico that are part of the service industry, including janitors, the security guards, and health care professionals.
Topics: /NOW Blog
As the Court Decides Health Reform, East Oakland Fights for the Basics
by Tram Nguyen on May 22 2012, 9:21AM
Once home to good manufacturing jobs, East Oakland today is a microcosm of the structural components of racial health disparities. One community-led health project could be a model for the future.
Topics: Dispatches, Health, Health Reform
Why More Americans Can’t Access Healthy Food
by Julianne Hing on March 2 2012, 9:04AM
Why don’t more people have access to healthy food? In a new book, journalist Tracie McMillian looks beyond fast food restaurants to untangle a web that’s proven deadly for people living in poverty.
Topics: Health, How We Eat
Michelle Obama Can Do A Lot More Push-Ups than Jimmy Fallon [Video]
by Jorge Rivas on February 8 2012, 3:26PM
First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance on Tuesday night’s “Late Night” and got in to a friendly competition with host Jimmy Fallon….
UCSF Denies Kidney to Undocumented Father
by Jorge Rivas on January 31 2012, 3:59PM
Oakland resident Jesus Navarro has health insurance and a matching kidney donor but UCSF has denied him the procedure that could save his life because they say there is “no guarantee he will receive adequate follow-up care, given his uncertain status.”
Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog
The Miraculous Story of Amit Gupta’s Bone Marrow Match
by Jorge Rivas on January 19 2012, 6:01PM
For someone of South Asian descent, the odds of finding a matching bone marrow donor are currently only 1 in 20,000.
Topics: Celebrate Love, /NOW Blog
Weight Watchers Goes After Black Males: Charles Barkley Star of New Campaign
by Jorge Rivas on January 18 2012, 3:56PM
Weight Watchers has launched a new campaign that goes after men with former basketball player Charles Barkley endorsing the weight loss program.
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