By Stacy Sneed Nearly a decade after first writing “Sarcoidosis Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence,” I now understand that the truth is far more complex—but still rooted in hope. When I think about sarcoidosis in 2026, I realize how far we have come in awareness, knowledge and medical advancement. Technology has improved, and […]
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Changing the story data tells about Black health
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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A survivor’s message to women: ‘Don’t wait, get screened for breast cancer’
Breast cancer survival improves with early detection and consistent screenings. Valarie Traynham, a survivor, stresses the importance of being vigilant about symptoms and speaking up to ensure proper care.
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Commentary: Empowering women: Championing reproductive justice amidst abortion bans and Black maternal mortality
By Sylvia Ghazarian As we celebrate Women’s History Month focused this year on “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” we pay tribute to the remarkable and courageous women who have tirelessly advocated for equity, diversity and inclusion in all facets of society. Among these champions are those who have dedicated their efforts to […]
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It’s time to address Parkinson’s Disease in the Black community
By Valerie Gibson Too many African Americans with Parkinson’s disease experience invisibility when it comes to their medical care. In fact, no one in the Parkinson’s healthcare community even has an estimate as to the number of Blacks in this country living with the disease. As a Black neurological physical therapist who has treated Parkinson’s […]