Word In Black has launched an Insights and Research Division to center the lived experiences of Black Americans and use community-driven data to reshape narratives about persistent health disparities. Its first study on organ donation reveals strong theoretical support but deep mistrust of the healthcare system, and the team is now turning to breast cancer to examine how bias, access and culture affect Black women’s outcomes.
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New federal food guidelines clash with food access reality in Baltimore
The USDA and DHHS released new dietary guidelines for Americans from 2025-2030, which emphasize whole, non-processed foods, but local dietitians are concerned about the affordability, accessibility, and availability of these foods in urban areas like Baltimore.
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Maryland’s Easy Enrollment program opens for 2026 health coverage
Maryland’s Easy Enrollment program is now open for 2026, making it easy for uninsured residents to see if they qualify for affordable state health coverage.
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Ways to manage grief, stress during the holidays
During the holiday season, many Americans face grief and stress, intensified by financial pressures and social expectations. Mental health experts emphasize self-care, community support and coping strategies to navigate the season’s emotional challenges.
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As ACA enhanced subsidy expiration looms, families brace for higher costs and limited care
With the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies looming, families who rely on Medicaid coverage are facing uncertainty about how they will afford care. For parents like Hillary Harris in Missouri and Sam Gwesinie in Minnesota, higher costs and reduced access threaten both their own health and the care of their children.
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How to support college students this holiday season
By Fajr Eutsey College is a time of significant transitions. Students are stepping out of their comfort zones, making hard decisions and learning to balance independence with responsibility. That growth can be exhilarating, but it can also be overwhelming. The holiday season, with its mix of family expectations, financial pressures and cultural traditions, often magnifies […]
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New study shows improvement on mental health of college students
Mental health has become a focus for college students across the nation seeking to balance the pressures of campus life. On the campus of Morgan State University, the counseling center is just one way the institution supports its students.
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Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
As COVID-era Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire, enrollees across the country say they are bracing for sharply higher premiums, higher deductibles and tougher choices. With Congress failing to extend the tax credits, some families plan to downgrade coverage or drop insurance entirely, warning the loss will strain household budgets and heighten financial and health risks.
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Blood Drive this week
For the second year in a row, there is a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross Central Maryland Chapter. We are inviting you to take part! Blood donations are needed across our region, and giving is one of the most direct ways to support people facing medical emergencies, surgeries, and ongoing […]
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AFRO News, photographer Devin Allen honor Black breast cancer survivors in powerful portrait series
By AFRO Staff and Interns According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in America, excluding skin cancer. It accounts for about 30 percent (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. This year alone, ACS predicted “about 316,950 new cases of invasive breast […]
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One Baltimore event unites leaders around mental wellness, healing and community action
KEYS Development’s “One Baltimore” gathering brought together mental health providers, elected officials and community leaders to strengthen collaboration around healing, emotional wellness and youth support in the city. Speakers, including Mayor Brandon Scott and Sen. Antonio Hayes, emphasized that building a healthier Baltimore requires collective leadership, sustained investment and community-driven action.
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From healing to growth: A look at programs improving Black male wellness
Male-centered organizations like Black Men Heal and Baltimore’s G.R.O.W. Program provide culturally informed mental health support, helping Black men and youth build resilience, life skills, and safe spaces for healing and growth.