As we look ahead to 2025, we need to continue to be proactive about our health care. With an upcoming second Trump administration, some in the Black community are fearful of what that can mean for health care access. But there are some practical steps we can all take to continue to care for our health as experts of our bodies. Preventive care screenings can reduce the risk of disease, disability, and death, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The Healthy People...

Kamala Harris had just 107 days to state her case for the most powerful office in the world. Her presidential campaign, historic in so many ways, ultimately fell short. Now, with Donald Trump preparing to re-enter the Oval Office, questions abound: What will his administration mean for the already deeply fractured American health care system? What will happen to the health care progress many hoped for? And how will Black Americans, already disproportionately affected by health care...

As we close out the year, prioritizing health during the holiday season is essential. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. And to make matters worse, research shows most heart attacks happen between Christmas and New Year’s. The holiday season is a time when many families come together to share in gift-giving and home-cooked meals. Tables are plated with slow-roasted ham, mac and cheese, and candied yams. Amid the holiday spirit, the tradition is often to overeat,...