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AI’s Data Center Boom Keeps Finding Black Communities
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence requires massive infrastructure, but the burden of housing these resource-draining facilities is falling disproportionately on our neighborhoods. Discover why the AI data center boom keeps finding Black communities and what it means for environmental justice.
The Black Church Can’t Fight HIV Without Confronting Its Past
For decades, stigma and silence have complicated the relationship between faith communities and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. To effectively fight the ongoing health crisis, the Black Church must first confront its painful past to embrace a more inclusive, healing future.
Outshine Fruit Bars Recalled For Possible Glass Contamination
Some Outshine Fruit Bars distributed nationwide have been recalled amid concerns over potential contamination with glass, according to parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream.
The Cyclospora Outbreak Is Easing. The Bigger Problem Isn’t.
The steady stream of food-recall announcements–plus the fact they’re usually delayed–may be leading to more illness.
Wildfire Smoke Poses Greater Health Risks For Washington’s Most Vulnerable Communities
As wildfire smoke continues to affect Washington, public health experts are warning that exposure to smoke, particularly during periods of poor air quality, can affect more than the lungs, with research linking it to respiratory and cardiovascular problems and emerging concerns about mental health. Children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions and outdoor workers are among those who can face heightened risks.
Central District Health And Wellness Expo To Offer Free Resources, Food And Family Activities
This Saturday, Aug. 22, the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) will host the Community at Heart: Health & Wellness Expo, a free, family-friendly event offering health and wellness resources, fresh produce, nutrition support, self-care services and other activities at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development.
The Day Big Albums Start Streaming, Traffic Deaths Surge
A study published in JAMA Network Open found a 15% increase in traffic fatalities on days when major musical artists release new albums, suggesting that increased phone usage for streaming may contribute to driver distraction.
False Claims About Miscarriage Risk From Covid-19 Vaccines Are Spreading Online. They Use A Faulty Interpretation Of Data
Medical experts and public health agencies emphasized that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh the risks for pregnant individuals, countering recent efforts by Republican senators to circulate misleading data regarding miscarriage rates.
Trump Wants To Split The MMR Vaccine Into Separate Shots. Experts Say It’s A Bad Idea
President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to reshape U.S. vaccine policy by recommending that childhood immunizations, specifically the MMR vaccine, be administered as separate single-disease shots during individual medical visits.
The FDA Approved The First mRNA Flu Vaccine For Use In Older Adults. Here’s What To Know
The FDA has approved Moderna's first-of-its-kind mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, which aims to improve protection against the virus through faster manufacturing and higher antibody production.