Tag Archives: Health

Health and Getting Outside – What the 2021 Axios Harris Poll 100 Brands Mean for Health/Care

We want to go outside, drive our cars, shop for groceries, stay and get healthy. These are the key themes coming out of the 2021 Axios Harris Poll 100 on the most visible brands with high (and low) reputations among U.S. consumers. In the top-ranked “excellent” and “very good” brands numbered 1 through 50, we… Read More »

How unjust police killings damage the mental health of Black Americans

Since the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, many African Americans have reported feeling overwhelmed at times by the trauma, anguish, and outrage stirred up by Floyd’s death, as well as other incidents of police violence against Black victims. The disturbing frequency of these events, and the relentless news coverage of… Read More »

Biden Reinstates Health Care Protections for LGBTQ People

LGBTQ people are protected against discrimination in health care, according to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will not be allowed, and HHS’s Office for Civil Rights will act on reports of such discrimination. This regulation will protect the nearly 13… Read More »

Amid calls from Black health advocates, Biden administration to ban menthol cigarettes

Health Politics Loading the player… The Biden administration is potentially placing a ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes. The official announcement is set to happen this week, according to anonymous Biden administration officials. The decision will impact Black smokers most as they overwhelmingly use menthol cigarettes, as reported by The Washington Post, though advocacy… Read More »