Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are leading a study to address the underrepresentation of Black women in clinical trials for the drug niraparib, by enrolling women of African descent in a study in Nigeria to understand how they metabolize the drug.

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Ananda Lewis, a television host and breast cancer survivor, has revealed that she has stage IV breast cancer and has taken controversial steps to save her life, including refusing a double mastectomy and opting for homeopathic remedies, despite medical advice.

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First lady Dr. Jill Biden announced $110 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to fund research and development in women's health, including chronic pain, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis.

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Black patients recovering from major surgery are less likely to receive multimodal analgesia, a proven pain management approach, and are 74% more likely to be prescribed oral opioids in combination with IV opioids, despite the known risks of opioid addiction.

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President Joe Biden has announced a new EPA rule that mandates the replacement of lead service lines across the nation within 10 years, prioritizing underserved communities, and has secured $15 billion specifically for lead pipe replacement.

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Black mental health professionals are critical in addressing challenges related to mental and behavioral health care in African American communities, but studies show they face particular challenges related to burnout, which can have a significant impact on both the practitioners and the people they serve.

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Luminis Health hosted the Pink Ribbon Rally on October 5 to provide free mammograms and breast screenings, educate attendees on breast cancer warning signs, and encourage women to start getting mammograms at age 40 or earlier if they have a family history.

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Three individuals struggling with addiction reflect on the opioid crisis, as the CDC reports a 10% drop in overdose deaths in the 12 months ending in April 2024, with the decline being attributed to the FDA's approval of over-the-counter sales of naloxone and the use of medication-assisted treatments.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services held an inaugural Sickle Cell Disease summit to educate the public and connect the SCD community, discussing the latest research and innovative treatments, while highlighting the economic, social, and healthcare challenges faced by individuals with SCD.

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The Trump-Vance healthcare plan would eliminate the Affordable Care Act's protections for over 20 million people, increase prescription drug and health insurance costs, cut Medicare and Medicaid, ban abortion nationwide, and increase healthcare costs for those with preexisting conditions.

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