By Lina Begdache, THE CONVERSATION Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20%. Being tired is linked […]
By Dr. Marisa Donnelly, Healthbeat New York RSV is on the rise and affecting a lot of young children. The good news is that there are now two keyways to protect babies. This story was originally published by Healthbeat. The respiratory season has continued to pick up in New York and nationally. We now have data […]
By Madona Azar | The Conversation Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat in the liver. Formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, this condition affects 1 in 4 people worldwide. Among those with type 2 diabetes, insulin […]
By PAHO Geneva –- New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findings point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022. If the […]
By Dr. Ananna Kazi and Dr. Sarah Shidid, City Limits Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism. The effects of systemic racism have made citizens in the Bronx become prisoners […]
By Sunita Sohrabi | Ethnic Media Services NEW YORK — Climate change is a key social determinant of health, disproportionately impacting low-income communities and people of color. The numbers of heat-related deaths has been steadily rising, according to data from Health and Human Services. There were an estimated 1,602 heat-related deaths in 2021, 1,722 in 2022, […]
Editorial credit: Joseph Sorrentino / Shutterstock.com By Danel Parra, City Limits “We must accumulate data to understand how the city has supported work permit applications, entrepreneurship, workforce development initiatives, and access to health care in order to identify the gaps in our efforts,” said the bill’s sponsor, Councilwoman Carlina Rivera. Lea la versión en español […]
Revitalizing Communities, One Heartbeat at a Time Brooklyn, NY – Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, proudly announces its annual signature event, The Black Man’s Health Festival, slated for Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the historic Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn. This event epitomizes HBS’s dedication to empowering Black men, especially […]
By Amber Dance | Center for Health Journalism Black people feel left out of weight-loss drug craze. Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have rapidly surged in popularity, but the benefits aren’t being distributed equally, reports Anissa Durham in a Word In Black–STAT collaboration. “Many Black Americans … worry that their community is being left behind,” Durham […]
You asked for it and it is happening! Summer Group Wellness Coaching is Starting in June. Saturdays: June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Click here to view all the details. SESSION #1 – I WANT TO BE HEALTHY -WHERE DO I START? SESSION #2 – MEAL PLANNING – WHAT DO I EAT? SESSION #3 – […]
