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Anderson, 40, tragically succumbed to maternal sepsis on March 20 after experiencing a stillbirth of her daughter, Charlotte Willow, at 21 weeks. The post Black Maternal Health: Former NFL Cheerleader’s Death Spotlights Racial Equity In Sepsis Care appeared first on NewsOne.

One of the ways residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. The ABC Board is an independent political subdivision of the State of […]

A popular YouTube vlogger is sharing the downside of getting what she called a “Christian BBL” in December. Sophia Idahosa, known as Sophiology on YouTube, has been documenting her experience in getting a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). As reported by Complex, Idahosa visited Houston cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jung Money for liposuction and a fat transfer, with […]

Isabella Strahan, daughter of NFL hall-of-famer Michael Strahan, revealed her medulloblastoma diagnosis with "Good Morning America."

Self-care is a form of activism for Black Women.

Having turkey for the holidays is a tradition for many, so here are some tips on how to handle the big ole bird in a safely to prevent any foodborne illnesses. 1. Wash your hands before and after handling, preparing or cooking any food. This way you can prevent the spread of microbes that could […]

The FDA issued an alert on Wednesday (Nov. 1) to health providers offering Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine to children under the age of 11. As reported by WRAL, the Food and Drug Administration said that there may be some confusion over the dosage of the vaccine, available to kids as young as 6 months old. […]

Update: The final day of temporary blood lead testing at the Durham County Department of Public Health will be this Thursday, October 12.  Beginning Thursday, August 31, the Durham County Department of Public Health will offer free blood lead testing to children ages six months to six years, including children age six years old, and […]

Following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Wake County Public Health is preparing to offer updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall and winter season. “Vaccination continues to be one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves against COVID-19, and these new […]

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Raleigh-Durham area residents on Wednesday, October 18 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills Hotel (3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh) as part of its 2023 national Educating America Tour. The free conference is […]

As the rates of sexually transmitted diseases in our community continue to rise, Wake County is making it easier than ever for residents to get protection and know their status. Wake County Public Health will host a health fair this Saturday, Aug. 26, that will offer free mpox vaccines and HIV and sexually-transmitted infection testing on site. There […]