Category: Health

By Cara Jones Prostate cancer and testicular cancer get most of the attention, however, most people aren’t aware that bladder cancer is the fourth malignancy in men. The good news is when caught early, bladder cancer has a high success rate. The bad news is recurrence is common and bladder cancer can often be mistaken…

By Evan Bollinger Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a condition that lasts for life. Turning normal blood cells into sickle shapes, SCD presents a whole host of challenges. One of them, unfortunately, is the onset of sometimes extremely painful episodes. Triggered by blood flow blockages to tissues and organs, these ‘pain crises’ cannot be mistaken. …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its dental plans and preliminary rates for the 2027 coverage year, with a statewide weighted average rate increase of 6.2 percent for plans offered through the marketplace in 2027.  The industry-wide rise in the cost of dental care, along with an increased use of services, contributed to the rate…

By Jasmine Farrell Living with lung cancer can be challenging. Not everyone has a family to encircle them with support. Even so, friends and family may not fully understand where you’re coming from as someone with lung cancer. Finding a supportive community is essential for emotional support, information sharing, and connecting with others who understand…

By BlackPressUSA Newswire San Diego Voice & Viewpoint —  San Diego County health officials are urging parents and caregivers to include vaccinations in their back-to-school preparations. California mandates several vaccines for students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, such as DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, chickenpox, and polio. As reported by the San Diego County Communications…

By BlackPressUSA Newswire ROLLING OUT — In severe cases, Vibrio vulnificus can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a condition in which tissue around an open wound dies rapidly. That rare but serious outcome is where the bacteria gets its flesh-eating nickname. Beyond skin and wound infections, Vibrio vulnificus can also cause gastrointestinal illness or, if it enters…

By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News In the mid-1970s, we learned that two of my cousins had been diagnosed with Lupus, a disease we had never heard of. Beverly’s journey was shortened, but my dear cousin Rosa Lee went on to live a long and fruitful life. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes…

August Vaccination Clinics Will Help Students Meet School Requirements Cedars-Sinai’s COACH for Kids mobile medical unit is providing free vaccinations to children and adolescents across Los Angeles through Aug. 31, helping families meet school immunization requirements before the academic year begins. The mobile clinics provide school-required immunizations, including Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and MMR…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA (August 11, 2026)—Priority Ambulance is pleased to announce the appointments of four key leadership positions for the company’s CONFIRE EMS operations, bringing together experienced EMS leaders focused on local coordination and reliable ambulance response for the communities served through the CONFIRE EMS system, which launches October 1. Priority’s leadership team will be…

by Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra It’s a tumultuous time for healthcare. Federal and state budget cuts are changing the rules for public benefits. Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change.  Are you on Medi-Cal, or is someone in your family…

By Karen Heslop A lot of research has gone into establishing a relationship between having a healthy gut and maintaining good overall health. The question is though, how do you know if you have an unhealthy gut? Well, there are a few tell-tale signs to look out for. The good news is that it’s never…

By Dr. Patrick Thompson Living with HIV presents unique challenges, particularly as it relates to maintaining a strong immune system, which is crucial for overall health and well-being. In addition to antiretroviral therapy (ART), proper nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting the immune system of individuals with HIV. In this article, we’ll explore seven…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its health plans and rates for the 2027 coverage year, with a preliminary weighted average rate increase of 9.9 percent and one new carrier entering the marketplace in 2027. Many enrollees can lessen the impact of increasing rates by shopping and switching to more affordable plans. The proposed rate…

By BlackPressUSA Newswire For many diabetes patients, amputation becomes a last-resort measure after infections, ulcers, or poor circulation worsen rapidly and leave few other treatment options. But according to Dr. Estelle Everett, a physician and researcher specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the  University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), most diabetes-related amputations can be…

By BlackPressUSA Newswire Black midwives are going beyond the limits of conventional care to help communities confront the maternal healthcare crisis. The persistent U.S. maternal healthcare crisis is increasingly putting midwives in the spotlight as being part of the all-hands-on-deck approach to reducing the number of women having pregnancy related complications that too often include…

Kern County built its healthcare system on foreign medical talent. What happens if the international pipeline breaks? This story was produced for the USC Center for Health Journalism’s Ethnic Media Collaborative. By Cecil Egbele “Kern County chose me,” said Dr. Ololade Oladimeji. “I did not exactly choose Kern County.” Known as Dr. Lola, Oladimeji is…

By Rhonda L. Randall, D.O., Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a well-child visit. Because many pediatric…

By Dominique Lambright In 1979, a groundbreaking study, the “Bean v. Southwestern Waste Management Corp.” case in Houston, became one of the first legal battles to challenge environmental racism. Although the residents lost the case, it sparked a national movement and laid the groundwork for what we now call environmental justice. Environmental racism is not…

By Karen Heslop It’s estimated that a little over a million Americans are living with Crohn’s disease. While the autoimmune condition can be treated in different ways, a recent market analysis noted that the use of biologics is growing. In 2025, 65 percent of Americans with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease opted to use biologics…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA —Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has launched a corporate fundraising campaign in partnership with The CARE Project, Inc., kicking off the initiative with an initial $2,000 corporate donation.  The campaign is open to Wilson & Company employees to drive additional community support. This collaborative effort is part of the firm’s…

By Karen Heslop Being diagnosed with heart failure can be devastating. However, the diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t live well and prevent the condition from getting worse. Two essential areas that can help you accomplish this are communicating well with your doctor and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  10 Symptoms To Tell Your Doctor 1. Swelling…