The FDA has banned the dye Red 3 from the nation’s food supply due to potential cancer risk, following a 2022 petition by food safety and health advocates.
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New schizophrenia drug may have milder side effects
The FDA has approved the first new drug in decades to treat chronic schizophrenia, which is effective and has fewer side effects than existing treatments, and could be beneficial to the Black community, where the rate of schizophrenia diagnoses is estimated to be up to five times higher than in the White community.
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FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The FDA has finalized new standards for what food companies can label as “healthy,” requiring products to contain a certain amount of food from one or more food groups and limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.
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Here are the medical appointments you need to make in 2025
This year, individuals should schedule a variety of medical appointments, including a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, dental visits, immunizations, and mental health screenings, to ensure optimal health and well-being.
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Joy Evans Therapeutic Center opens in Ward 7
The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, a $40.4 million project, has opened in Ward 7 to provide Washingtonians with critical services that strengthen physical, cognitive and emotional wellness, and is named after a former resident of Forest Haven, a D.C. institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Surgeon General warns alcohol increases cancer risk, urges new warning labels
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer, and is calling for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.
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Five things we know and still don’t know about COVID, five years after it appeared
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has resulted in more than 20 million deaths worldwide, and the virus continues to evolve, making it difficult to determine its origin and develop next-generation vaccines.
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Talk therapy is good for maintaining an active brain
Talk therapy is recommended by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health to maintain a sharp mind, and individuals can choose from various types of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Integrative Therapy, to address specific needs.
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North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital Team to Combat Black Maternal Health Disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center are hosting a program to empower women to address chronic health conditions before pregnancy and access available resources for postpartum care.
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How to handle grief during the holidays
Dr. Jesaira Glover-Dulin, a licensed counselor, professional coach, and corporate trainer, provides advice on how to cope with grief during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of communication, consistency, and creative expression, and suggesting ways to support children who are grieving.
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PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
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VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.