By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: Dujital | Photo of Khari Edwards It’s another election year in New York City. As the race for the upcoming Brooklyn Borough President primary election draws closer, our Editor-in-Chief and host of People, Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, spoke with one of the candidates, Mr. Khari Edwards. He shared […]
By Janet Howard Diabetes remains one of America’s deadliest chronic diseases, particularly devastating to non-white communities, where it often becomes entrenched as a disease of poverty. Predominantly affecting African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian communities, diabetes reflects deep-rooted inequities stemming from economic disparities, limited healthcare access, and systemic racism. At its core, diabetes is […]
By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat, THE CITY With measles cases on the rise in the United States, public health experts in New York are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus. Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, or death, among those who are unvaccinated. New York City has confirmed two cases of measles […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, say experts. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the common flu. The Centers for […]
By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat and Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY |Editorial credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. New York state is shuttering all live bird markets in New York City, as well as in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, for […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY State Attorney General Letitia James and counterparts sue to ensure Medicaid and other dollars continue to flow. An order from President Donald Trump’s budget office to freeze grant funding to states has already sown confusion and spurred pushback in New York. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and five other […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As of January 27, 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges globally and within the United States. This analysis provides an overview of the current state of the pandemic, the cumulative impact up to the end of 2024, and projections for 2025. Cumulative Impact as of December 31, […]
By: Lorne J. Hofseth |Editorial credit: Scott Habermann / Shutterstock.com Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a common additive to many candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, maraschino […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Alcohol consumption has long been a topic of public health concern, with numerous studies establishing a correlation between alcohol intake and an increased risk of various cancers. Despite this, awareness among the general public remains limited, partly due to historical suppression of information by the alcohol industry. This article delves into […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The similarities between the 19th-century opium trade and today’s alcohol and tobacco industries illustrate capitalism’s tendency to prioritize profit over public health. These examples highlight the ethical dilemmas posed by unregulated markets and emphasize the necessity for enhanced accountability and stricter regulations. Introduction The pursuit of wealth and economic dominance has […]