Health

OFD Celebrates World Heart Day at Lake Eola

Black Americans are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white Americans.

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Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States

In 2024, countries in the Americas have reported a record-breaking number of dengue cases, exceeding the highest number ever recorded in a single year.

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Two endemic cases reported in Orange County – contracted locally

“We have both daytime and nighttime crews responding to the situation,” Steve Harrison, Manager for Orange County Mosquito Control said.

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Nemours Children’s Health Announces $7 Million Donation

“Groundbreaking research like the work of Drs. Alexander and Westmoreland will not only help us advance breakthroughs in cancer research but continue to attract top cancer physicians and scientists to…

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Orlando Black Women Gathered to Eliminate Health Disparities

By the time the medical team identified the problem, there were three liters of blood in her abdomen. Hatchett said, “She coded, they brought her back, she coded later and…

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Company Profile, Institute for Successful Leadership

At 1:30 a.m., an email was delivered to the inbox of Orlando-based consulting firm the Institute for Successful Leadership (ISL). It was an invitation to attend a roundtable discussion about…

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Maternal Health Disparities: A Racial Injustice

Last year, Senator Becca Rausch, (D-Massachusetts), gave a floor speech presenting a bill regarding racial maternal health disparities. In that speech Rausch said, “Mr. President, we are in the biggest racial…

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Study Reveals Officer-Involved Killings of Unarmed Black Individuals Linked to Adverse Sleep Outcomes in Black Community

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The central inquiry of the study focused on whether officer-involved killings of unarmed Black individuals are associated with adverse sleep…

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Black Women Leaders and Allies to Rally at United States Supreme Court In Support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination to Serve on Nation’s Highest Court

Rally and Speak Out is part of a national series of mobilizations led by Black women leaders and allies to advocate, mobilize and build pressure around passing federal voting rights…

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All Frisky: How Sunlight Can Fire Up Hormones That Make People Feel Sexier

Being outdoors in the sun's rays triggers the release of sex hormones. The post All Frisky: How Sunlight Can Fire Up Hormones That Make People Feel Sexier appeared first on…

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