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How the tobacco industry targeted Black Americans with menthol smokes

How the tobacco industry targeted Black Americans with menthol smokes

The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes, which the tobacco industry has aggressively marketed toward African Americans since 1964.
by Andrew Limbong

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Racial split on COVID-19 endures as restrictions ease in U.S.

Racial split on COVID-19 endures as restrictions ease in U.S.

Black and Hispanic Americans remain far more cautious in their approach to the COVID-19 pandemic than white Americans. That's according to recent polls that reflect diverging preferences on how to deal with the pandemic as federal, state and local restrictions decline.
by The Associated Press

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Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids

Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids

Moderna on Thursday asked U.S. regulators to authorize low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 6, a long-awaited move toward potentially opening shots for millions of tots by summer.
by The Associated Press

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Hit with $7,146 for two hospital bills, a family sought health care in Mexico

Hit with $7,146 for two hospital bills, a family sought health care in Mexico

A dad's COVID-19 and a mom's fainting spell cost thousands, so when their son dislocated his shoulder, they drove him to Mexicali, where facilities rival those in the U.S., and had him treated for $5.
by Paula Andalo

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When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?

When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?

Women and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by health care providers, according to multiple studies. On Wednesday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with medical experts about why it happens and how to respond.
by Samantha Matsumoto, Sarah Gelbard and Chris Farrell

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