Washington Informer Health: African American Wellness, Equity & Community Care

Advocating for change, peer recovery coach Rylinda Rhodes (center) protests against sexual harassment in the workplace. (Courtesy photo)

From Trauma to Transformation: Local Mental Health Advocates Lead New Era in Community Wellness

by Dr. Patrise Holden July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

a woman helping a man in doing exercise

Alzheimer’s Study: Lifestyle Changes Make a Difference

by Stacy M. Brown July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Actress Lupita Nyong’o is among the many people working to break the stigma about talking about fibroids this July, Fibroid Awareness Month, and beyond. (Courtesy photo)

Fibroid Awareness Month Emphasizes Importance of Sharing Experiences

by Arcynta Childs July 29, 2025August 4, 2025

**FILE** A study spanning 34 populations worldwide has found that increased calorie intake is the primary factor fueling rising obesity rates in economically developed societies. (WI photo)

Rising Obesity in D.C., Worldwide Tied to Food Intake

by Stacy M. Brown July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

**FILE** Eight opioid drug manufacturers will pay the District approximately $1.2 million as part of a nationwide settlement resolving allegations that these companies contributed to and exacerbated the national opioid crisis, according to an announcement by D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Attorney General Secures $1.2 Million from Opioid Drug Manufacturers

by Stacy M. Brown July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

air air pollution climate change dawn

Extreme Heat Fuels Widespread Climate Alarm as Americans Reject Cuts to FEMA and NOAA

by Stacy M. Brown July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

**FILE** A patient takes aim against measles. (Courtesy of ourcommunitynow.com)

Measles Cases Reported in D.C., Maryland, Virginia as Johns Hopkins Team Deploys Outbreak Tools

by Stacy M. Brown July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

person holding white pen and white paper

Want to Live Longer? Skip the Cream and Sugar

by Stacy M. Brown July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Researchers behind a federally funded study exploring why Black babies in Detroit are disproportionately born prematurely, are pushing back on the NIH decision to eliminate research tied to diversity, equity and inclusion. (Courtesy photo)

NIH Defunds Study on Black Infant Prematurity in Broader Crackdown on DEI Research

by Stacy M. Brown July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Young men participate in the Young Doctors Project White Coat Ceremony on June 23. (Julian B. Kiganda/The Washington Informer)

White Coats and Brotherhood: Young Black Men Reclaiming Their Story

by Julian B. Kiganda July 2, 2025July 2, 2025