Hepatitis C exposes deep health gap in Black communities
A curable disease still claims lives as gaps in testing, awareness and access leave Black communities disproportionately affected. Hepatitis C often develops without warning. Many people carry the virus for years without symptoms, allowing damage to build quietly in the liver. By the time it is discovered, the infection may have already progressed to […]
Understanding the link between tattoos and lymphoma risk
Recent research from Lund University in Sweden has sparked a conversation about the health implications of tattoos, particularly their potential connection to an increased risk of lymphoma. This study, which delved into the Swedish National Cancer Register, has identified a 21% heightened risk of lymphoma for individuals with tattoos compared to those without. Study findings […]