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CDC Data Shows Obesity Prevalence More Common in a Growing Number of States

by The VOICE News Service September 26, 2023September 25, 2023

Three states, including West Virginia, Louisiana and Oklahoma, had an obesity rate of over 40% in 2022, while 19 states had rates over 35%, highlighting the urgent need for obesity prevention and treatment.

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She Did – and Shall – Overcome

Avatar photo by PJ Griekspoor September 24, 2023September 21, 2023
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Biden Making New Free At-Home COVID Test Available for free

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press September 24, 2023September 21, 2023
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New Strategies Show Promising Evidence for Sickle Cell Treatment

by The VOICE News Service September 23, 2023September 24, 2023
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Gen Z and Media Literacy, ‘It’s Sexy to be Smart’

by Word in Black September 16, 2023September 13, 2023
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Racially diverse nurses can improve patient outcomes, but representation in the US health care system is strikingly uneven

by Stacker September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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When Black Families Get Evicted, Children Pay a Steep Price

by Word in Black September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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Black Women Get Fit Wichita a Huge Win for Health

Avatar photo by Bonita Gooch August 25, 2023August 25, 2023
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Black Women Get (got) Fit in Wichita this past weekend

by The VOICE News Service August 23, 2023August 22, 2023
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Available This Fall

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