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Black scientist fights to fund her potential cancer laser treatment: Bias in health funding

Sunday, August 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — For the last five years, Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a physicist and cancer researcher, has fought to fund her cancer treatment technology. Green has peer-reviewed studies on her research, which is still in the early stages, and has also received a $1.1 million... Read More.

Air pollution remained higher in minority communities during the pandemic, revealing persistent health disparities

Saturday, July 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite COVID-19 shutdowns temporarily clearing the air in many major cities, damaging air pollution was persistently higher in more minority and lower-income neighborhoods, compared to whiter, higher-income neighborhoods, according to a new study led by researchers at George Washington University. "This... Read More.

All pregnant people should get COVID-19 vaccine amid delta variant surge, leading health organizations say

Friday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The nation's two leading health organizations focused on the care of pregnant people have issued new guidelines calling on all pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The new joint recommendation from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the... Read More.

Simone Biles shares mental health revelation in message to fans

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has broken her silence in her first tweet to fans since withdrawing from both the team and individual competitions at the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns. "The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me... Read More.

Physical risk of gymnastics, Simone Biles’ skills makes mental health vital, gymnasts say

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

Simone Biles is considered one of the greatest female gymnasts of all-time, an athlete who competes on a different level, with four signature moves named after her in three different events. The level of difficulty undertaken by the six-time Olympic medalist is one reason her... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition “to focus on her mental health”

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to participate in next week’s... Read More.

Gun violence in America: Mental health

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

(UNITED STATES) -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness says whenever a tragic act of gun violence occurs, people with mental illness are often unfairly drawn into the conversation. But experts say the relationship between mental health and gun violence is complex. "Someone who goes out... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition ‘to focus on her mental health’

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to... Read More.

Simone Biles’ surprise withdrawal at Tokyo Olympics puts spotlight on athletes’ mental health

Tuesday, July 27 by ABC News

(TOKYO) — Simone Biles' shocking withdrawal from the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday put a spotlight on mental health and the extreme stress elite athletes like Biles are under. The U.S. women's gymnastics team won silver in the team competition after Biles left... Read More.

Over 50 major health care organizations call for mandating vaccines in their own industry

Tuesday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association have joined up with over 50 other health care organizations to call for mandatory vaccinations in their industry, citing rising COVID cases and their trust in the vaccine. "Due to the recent COVID-19... Read More.

New York City eyes French ‘health pass’ vaccination policy

Saturday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio appeared on Friday to entertain the possibility of implementing vaccination passports in the nation's largest city. The mayor, who had previously said vaccine passports could be an important tool if balanced with privacy concerns, encouraged businesses... Read More.

Half of Puerto Rico could lose health coverage if Congress doesn’t act on Medicaid

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Puerto Rico could lose Medicaid funding in less than two months, putting at risk roughly 1.5 million people -- nearly half the island's population -- unless Congress acts quickly. As COVID-19 continues to batter the island -- with at least 2,561 deaths among... Read More.

Stories tagged with: health

Black scientist fights to fund her potential cancer laser treatment: Bias in health funding

Air pollution remained higher in minority communities during the pandemic, revealing persistent health disparities

All pregnant people should get COVID-19 vaccine amid delta variant surge, leading health organizations say

Simone Biles shares mental health revelation in message to fans

Physical risk of gymnastics, Simone Biles’ skills makes mental health vital, gymnasts say

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition “to focus on her mental health”

Gun violence in America: Mental health

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition ‘to focus on her mental health’

Simone Biles’ surprise withdrawal at Tokyo Olympics puts spotlight on athletes’ mental health

Over 50 major health care organizations call for mandating vaccines in their own industry

New York City eyes French ‘health pass’ vaccination policy

Half of Puerto Rico could lose health coverage if Congress doesn’t act on Medicaid

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